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Water Quality Report

Kimberly, WI

Outagamie County · 7,608 residents · 1 water system

15

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

120

Hardness (mg/L)

2

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Kimberly drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 15 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, and 11 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Kimberly water. Water hardness is 120 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Kimberly water

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

Lead0.013 / 0.015 mg/L
87% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0014 / 0.01 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Copper120 / 1300 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Radium6.7 / 5 pCi/L
133% of EPA limit
Uranium0.317 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation16.9 / 15 pCi/L
113% of EPA limit
8% of EPA limit
5% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0016 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.0022 / 0.05 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Barium0.0072 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene0.36 / 70 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride1.1 / 4 mg/L
28% of EPA limit
Styrene0.55 / 100 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Lithium9.5 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kimberly, WI tap water safe to drink?
Kimberly tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 3 above independent health guidelines. 15 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium. 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 Kimberly water?
Monitoring has detected 15 contaminants in Kimberly's water supply: Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Barium, cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, Fluoride, Styrene, Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Kimberly water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Kimberly'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 Kimberly get its drinking water?
Kimberly'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. Kimberly is served by one water system: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS.

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