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Water Quality Report

Kenosha, WI

Kenosha County · 99,744 residents · 8 water systems

18

Contaminants detected

6

PFAS compounds

140

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

9

Above health guidelines

Kenosha drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 18 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 14 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Kenosha water. Water hardness is 140 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Kenosha water

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

Lead0.0041 / 0.015 mg/L
27% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.27 / 10 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Copper43 / 1300 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Radium0.709 / 5 pCi/L
14% of EPA limit
Uranium0.446 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.137 / 15 pCi/L
1% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes22 / 80 ug/L
27% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)10.5 / 60 ug/L
18% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.036 / 3 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Xylenes1.2 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.738 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Antimony0.00015 / 0.006 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Metolachlor0.01 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Barium0.02 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)1.1 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Toc1.6 mg/L
Unregulated
Orthophosphate1360 ug/L
Unregulated
Phosphorus Total350 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (6 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Kenosha

KENOSHA WATER UTILITY

99,218 servedSurface water18 contaminants1 above guideline
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PRAIRIE APTS 1 & 2

150 servedGroundwater5 contaminants2 above guidelines
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PRAIRIE APTS 3 & 4

125 servedGroundwater10 contaminants2 above guidelines
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LAKEWOOD VILLAGE APTS

125 servedGroundwater8 contaminants1 above guideline
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52ND AVE WATER GROUP

35 servedGroundwater11 contaminants1 above guideline
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE MHP

35 servedGroundwater10 contaminants1 above guideline
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LAKE VIEW APTS

30 servedGroundwater5 contaminants1 above guideline
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RESIDENCES ON MAIN

26 servedGroundwater6 contaminants
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Other cities in Kenosha County

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kenosha, WI tap water safe to drink?
Kenosha 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, Copper, Radium, Uranium. 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 Kenosha water?
Monitoring has detected 18 contaminants in Kenosha's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Xylenes, Fluoride, Antimony, Metolachlor, Barium, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Toc, Orthophosphate, Phosphorus Total. 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 Kenosha water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 PFAS compounds have been detected in Kenosha'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 Kenosha water hard?
Yes. Kenosha water has a hardness of 140 mg/L (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 Kenosha get its drinking water?
Kenosha's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Kenosha is served by 8 water systems, the largest being KENOSHA WATER UTILITY (serving 99,218 people).

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