Milwaukee County · 344 residents · 2 water systems
5
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
2
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Hales Corners drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, and 1 others.
Contaminants detected in Hales Corners water
5 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Hales Corners tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation. 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 Hales Corners water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Hales Corners's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation. 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Hales Corners get its drinking water?
Hales Corners'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. Hales Corners is served by 2 water systems, the largest being WHITNALL GARDEN APARTMENTS (serving 200 people).
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