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Water Quality Report

Cleveland, WI

Manitowoc County · 1,524 residents · 1 water system

11

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

407

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Cleveland drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 7 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 407 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Cleveland water

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

Lead0.0063 / 0.015 mg/L
42% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.007 / 0.01 mg/L
70% of EPA limit
Copper67 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes8.5 / 80 ug/L
11% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2.9 / 60 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0018 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Cadmium0.001 / 0.005 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.00089 / 0.1 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.028 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.25 / 4 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Turbidity0.1 NTU
Unregulated
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Cleveland

CLEVELAND WATERWORKS

1,524 servedGroundwater11 contaminants3 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cleveland, WI tap water safe to drink?
Cleveland tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, 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 Cleveland water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Cleveland's water supply: Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Cadmium, Chromium (total), Barium, Fluoride, Turbidity. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Cleveland water have PFAS?
Cleveland'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 Cleveland water hard?
Yes. Cleveland water has a hardness of 407 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 Cleveland get its drinking water?
Cleveland'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. Cleveland is served by one water system: CLEVELAND WATERWORKS.

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