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Water Quality Report

Grafton, WI

Ozaukee County · 12,449 residents · 5 water systems

18

Contaminants detected

6

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

9

Above health guidelines

Grafton drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 18 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 14 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Grafton water.

Contaminants detected in Grafton water

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

Lead0.0033 / 0.015 mg/L
22% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.8 / 10 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0015 / 0.01 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Copper860 / 1300 ug/L
66% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene2.1 / 5 ug/L
42% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene2.2 / 5 ug/L
44% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes13.6 / 80 ug/L
17% of EPA limit
5% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0031 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.766 / 4 mg/L
19% of EPA limit
1,1,1-Trichloroethane0.24 / 200 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene0.34 / 70 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Trichlorotrifluoroethane Freon2 ug/L
Unregulated
1,1-Dichloroethane1.9 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
1,1-Dichloroethylene0.34 / 7 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Vinyl Chloride0.55 / 2 ug/L
28% of EPA limit
Barium0.096 / 2 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Lithium9 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (6 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grafton, WI tap water safe to drink?
Grafton tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 9 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 18 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Trichloroethylene. 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 Grafton water?
Monitoring has detected 18 contaminants in Grafton's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, Trichlorotrifluoroethane Freon, 1,1-Dichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, Vinyl Chloride, Barium, Lithium. Additionally, 6 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 9 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Grafton water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 PFAS compounds have been detected in Grafton'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 Grafton get its drinking water?
Grafton'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. Grafton is served by 5 water systems, the largest being GRAFTON WATERWORKS (serving 12,269 people).

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