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