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Water Quality Report

New Berlin, WI

Waukesha County · 27,899 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

New Berlin drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in New Berlin water

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

Lead0.00033 / 0.015 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Copper160 / 1300 ug/L
12% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes11.9 / 80 ug/L
15% of EPA limit
7% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is New Berlin, WI tap water safe to drink?
New Berlin 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. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 New Berlin water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in New Berlin's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does New Berlin water have PFAS?
New Berlin'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 New Berlin get its drinking water?
New Berlin's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. New Berlin is served by one water system: NEW BERLIN WATER UTILITY.

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