Ozaukee County · 12,853 residents · 1 water system
18
Contaminants detected
5
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Port Washington drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 18 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 14 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Port Washington water.
Contaminants detected in Port Washington water
18 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Port Washington tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 18 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium. 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 Port Washington water?
Monitoring has detected 18 contaminants in Port Washington's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Fluoride, Antimony, Barium, Chromium (total), Metolachlor, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Toc. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Port Washington water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Port Washington'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 Port Washington get its drinking water?
Port Washington's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Port Washington is served by one water system: PORT WASHINGTON WATERWORKS.
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