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City water profile

Wisconsin Rapids water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Median indexed hardness

289PPM

2 indexed ZIPs

Range 289–289 PPM

State comparison
1 PPM above
State hardness rank
#230 of 479
Matched utilities
4
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Wisconsin Rapids has 2 published ZIP profiles across Wood County. The indexed median is 289 PPM, compared with 288 PPM across Wisconsin.

Among the 479 Wisconsincities with an indexed median, Wisconsin Rapids ranks #230from highest to lowest. Across all 556 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 41.3to 467 PPM.

The 289–289 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard2 ZIPs

2 of 2 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
29 miles
Profiles with evidence
2/2

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 1Low: 1

Observation window: Aug 2, 2016 to Sep 9, 2024.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Wisconsin Rapids

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

54494

Very Hard

289 PPM

Nearest site
19.1 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

54495

Very Hard

289 PPM

Nearest site
29 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Wis Rapids Water Works & Lighting Comm

PWSID WI7720108

Groundwater
System population served
20,000
Last reported
May 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Biron Water Utility

PWSID WI7720171

Groundwater
System population served
879
Last reported
May 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Pirco Mhp

PWSID WI7720851

Groundwater
System population served
97
Last reported
May 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Hickory Shade

PWSID WI7720167

Groundwater
System population served
55
Last reported
May 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSWI7720167Jul 2, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeWI7720851Oct 17, 2024Unaddressed
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSWI7720851Oct 17, 2024Resolved · health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSWI7720851Oct 17, 2024Resolved
Public NoticeWI7720851Oct 17, 2024Unaddressed
Lead and Copper RuleWI7720851Jun 1, 2024Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleWI7720171May 1, 2022Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Wisconsin Rapids

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 289 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.