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Water Quality Report

Greenville, WI

Outagamie County · 11,460 residents · 2 water systems

13

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

350

Hardness (mg/L)

2

Above legal limits

4

Above health guidelines

Greenville drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 9 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Greenville water. Water hardness is 350 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Greenville water

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

Lead0.0075 / 0.015 mg/L
50% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.49 / 10 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Arsenic6.6 / 0.01 mg/L
150% of EPA limit
Copper91 / 1300 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Radium6.3 / 5 pCi/L
126% of EPA limit
Uranium0.388 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation6 / 15 pCi/L
40% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes31.5 / 80 ug/L
39% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)9.6 / 60 ug/L
16% of EPA limit
Nickel0.03 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Xylenes0.32 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.8 / 4 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Barium0.24 / 2 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Greenville

GREENVILLE UTILITIES VIL OF

11,340 servedGroundwater13 contaminants2 above legal limits2 above guidelines
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GREENVILLE UTILITIES VIL OF/CRESTVIEW SUBDIVISION

120 servedGroundwater22 contaminants2 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Greenville, WI tap water safe to drink?
Greenville tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 4 above independent health guidelines. 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium. 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 Greenville water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Greenville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Xylenes, Fluoride, Barium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Greenville water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Greenville'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.
Is Greenville water hard?
Yes. Greenville water has a hardness of 350 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 Greenville get its drinking water?
Greenville'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. Greenville is served by 2 water systems, the largest being GREENVILLE UTILITIES VIL OF (serving 11,340 people).

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