Water Quality Report
Kiel, WI
Manitowoc County · 3,932 residents · 1 water system
9
Contaminants detected
3
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Kiel drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 5 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Kiel water.
Contaminants detected in Kiel water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.00077 / 0.015 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Nitrate3 / 10 mg/L
30% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0015 / 0.01 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Copper530 / 1300 ug/L
41% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes11.3 / 80 ug/L
14% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)3.6 / 60 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0032 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.086 / 2 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.12 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
PFAS (3 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kiel, WI tap water safe to drink?
Kiel 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. 9 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 Kiel water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Kiel's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Barium, Fluoride. Additionally, 3 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Kiel water have PFAS?
Yes. 3 PFAS compounds have been detected in Kiel'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 Kiel get its drinking water?
Kiel'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. Kiel is served by one water system: KIEL WATERWORKS.
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