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Water Quality Report

Crivitz, WI

Marinette County · 1,026 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

3

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Crivitz drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Crivitz water.

Contaminants detected in Crivitz water

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

Lead0.00027 / 0.015 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.4 / 10 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Copper87 / 1300 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes18.9 / 80 ug/L
24% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2.5 / 60 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0012 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.012 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.096 / 4 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (3 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Crivitz

CRIVITZ WATERWORKS

1,026 servedGroundwater8 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Crivitz, WI tap water safe to drink?
Crivitz tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 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 Crivitz water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Crivitz's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Barium, Fluoride. Additionally, 3 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Crivitz water have PFAS?
Yes. 3 PFAS compounds have been detected in Crivitz'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 Crivitz get its drinking water?
Crivitz'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. Crivitz is served by one water system: CRIVITZ WATERWORKS.

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