Sussex Water Quality

Wisconsin

Health Violations

The tap water in Sussex, Wisconsin is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 11,781 people. 107 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
11,781
Population Served
107
Total Violations
107
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Sussex, Wisconsin is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 11,781 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Sussex shows 107 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 107 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 4010, 4000. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Wisconsin drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
SUSSEX VILLAGE HALL & WATER UTILITY 11,750 106 Health
HICKORY HILL PARK LLC 31 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
4010 2019-07-01
4010 2019-07-01
4010 2019-07-01
4010 2019-07-01
4000 2019-07-01
4000 2019-07-01
4010 2019-04-01
4010 2019-04-01
4010 2019-04-01
4010 2019-04-01
4000 2019-04-01
4000 2019-04-01
4010 2019-01-01
4010 2019-01-01
4010 2019-01-01
4010 2019-01-01
4000 2019-01-01
4000 2019-01-01
4010 2018-10-01
4010 2018-10-01
4010 2018-10-01
4010 2018-10-01
4000 2018-10-01
4000 2018-10-01
4010 2018-07-01
4010 2018-07-01
4010 2018-07-01
4010 2018-07-01
4010 2018-07-01
4010 2018-07-01
4000 2018-07-01
4000 2018-07-01
4010 2018-07-01
4010 2018-07-01
4010 2018-04-01
4010 2018-04-01
4010 2018-04-01
4010 2018-04-01
4010 2018-04-01
4010 2018-04-01
4010 2018-04-01
4010 2018-04-01
4010 2018-01-01
4010 2018-01-01
4010 2018-01-01
4010 2018-01-01
4010 2018-01-01
4010 2018-01-01
4010 2018-01-01

TRI Facilities in Sussex

Facility Total Releases
Quad/graphics Inc 119.5K lbs
Ozinga Ready-Mix Concrete -Lisbon/sussex 0 lbs
Quikrete - Wisconsin Plant 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sussex, Wisconsin water safe to drink?
Sussex is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 11,781 people. 107 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Sussex have?
Sussex water systems have a total of 107 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 107 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Sussex water?
Health-based violations for Sussex water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 4010, 4000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Sussex?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Sussex, Wisconsin, collectively covering approximately 11,781 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Sussex get its drinking water?
Sussex's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Sussex?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Sussex, Wisconsin, reporting a combined 119.5K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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