Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 19 above independent health guidelines. 14 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.

Monitoring has detected 14 contaminants in Milwaukee's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Bromate, Fluoride, Antimony, Chromium (total), Barium, Toc, Orthophosphate, Bromide. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 19 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.

Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Milwaukee'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.

Milwaukee'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. Milwaukee is served by 21 water systems, the largest being MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (serving 626,000 people).