Walworth County · 5,094 residents · 2 water systems
10
Contaminants detected
5
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
East Troy drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 6 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in East Troy water.
Contaminants detected in East Troy water
10 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
East Troy 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. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 East Troy water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in East Troy's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Barium, Fluoride. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does East Troy water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in East Troy'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 East Troy get its drinking water?
East Troy'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. East Troy is served by 2 water systems, the largest being EAST TROY WATERWORKS (serving 5,054 people).
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