When: August 29, 2023 – November 14, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to issue initial public notification
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – June 10, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2021 – February 8, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ASHLAND WATER UTILITY
Is ASHLAND WATER UTILITY water safe to drink?
ASHLAND WATER UTILITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 65 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ASHLAND WATER UTILITY detected?
32 contaminants were tested in ASHLAND WATER UTILITY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ASHLAND WATER UTILITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, ASHLAND WATER UTILITY has 65 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MCL, TT. 14 are health-based violations.
How many people does ASHLAND WATER UTILITY serve?
ASHLAND WATER UTILITY serves approximately 8,000 people, Wisconsin. The system provides water to 1 community: Ashland.
What type of water does ASHLAND WATER UTILITY provide?
ASHLAND WATER UTILITY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is WI8020373.
How does ASHLAND WATER UTILITY compare to other utilities in Wisconsin?
ASHLAND WATER UTILITY scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Wisconsin state page for a full comparison of water systems.