Outagamie County · 87,579 residents · 3 water systems
21
Contaminants detected
6
PFAS compounds
100
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
7
Above health guidelines
Appleton drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 21 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 17 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Appleton water. Water hardness is 100 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Appleton water
21 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Appleton tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 7 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 21 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Appleton water?
Monitoring has detected 21 contaminants in Appleton's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Fluoride, Hexachlorocyclopentadiene, Metolachlor, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Barium, Antimony, Beryllium, Chromium (total), Orthophosphate, Toc, Turbidity, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 6 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 7 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Appleton water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 PFAS compounds have been detected in Appleton's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Appleton get its drinking water?
Appleton's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Appleton is served by 3 water systems, the largest being APPLETON WATERWORKS (serving 74,511 people).
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