Bay City drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 3 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Bay City water
7 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Bay City tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Bay City water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Bay City's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Fluoride. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Bay City water have PFAS?
Bay City's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does Bay City get its drinking water?
Bay City's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Bay City is served by 2 water systems, the largest being BAY CITY WATERWORKS (serving 499 people).
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