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Water Quality Report

Burlington, WI

Racine County · 11,075 residents · 6 water systems

15

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

230

Hardness (mg/L)

2

Above legal limits

6

Above health guidelines

Burlington drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 15 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, and 11 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 230 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Burlington water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.015 / 0.015 mg/L
100% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0018 / 0.01 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Copper180 / 1300 ug/L
14% of EPA limit
Radium4.8 / 5 pCi/L
96% of EPA limit
Uranium0.589 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation20.7 / 15 pCi/L
138% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes2.2 / 80 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)0.79 / 60 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0015 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.0056 / 0.05 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Xylenes1.4 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Ethylbenzene0.33 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.09 / 2 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.58 / 4 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Mibk50 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Burlington

BURLINGTON WATERWORKS

9,958 servedGroundwater15 contaminants2 above legal limits2 above guidelines
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COUNTRY ESTATES SANITARY DISTRICT TOWN OF LYONS 1

500 servedGroundwater10 contaminants1 above guideline
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DELAVAN CLUB CONDOS

395 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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REFLECTIONS VILLAGE

165 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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FIELDS OF WATERFORD

32 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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GENEVA LANDINGS

25 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Burlington, WI tap water safe to drink?
Burlington tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 6 above independent health guidelines. 15 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Burlington water?
Monitoring has detected 15 contaminants in Burlington's water supply: Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Xylenes, Ethylbenzene, Barium, Fluoride, Mibk. 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. 6 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Burlington water have PFAS?
Burlington'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.
Is Burlington water hard?
Yes. Burlington water has a hardness of 230 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Burlington get its drinking water?
Burlington'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. Burlington is served by 6 water systems, the largest being BURLINGTON WATERWORKS (serving 9,958 people).

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