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Water Quality Report

Menasha, WI

Calumet County · 20,644 residents · 2 water systems

5

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Menasha drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 1 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Menasha water

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

Lead0.0011 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Copper34 / 1300 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes36.2 / 80 ug/L
45% of EPA limit
41% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.84 / 4 mg/L
21% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Menasha, WI tap water safe to drink?
Menasha tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. 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 Menasha water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Menasha's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Menasha water have PFAS?
Menasha's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does Menasha get its drinking water?
Menasha's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Menasha is served by 2 water systems, the largest being MENASHA ELEC & WATER UTIL (serving 15,144 people).

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