Ozaukee County · 4,358 residents · 2 water systems
22
Contaminants detected
10
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
4
Above health guidelines
Saukville drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 22 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 18 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Saukville water.
Contaminants detected in Saukville water
22 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Saukville tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 4 above independent health guidelines. 22 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium. 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 Saukville water?
Monitoring has detected 22 contaminants in Saukville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Barium, Fluoride, 6:2 FTS (Fluorotelomer Sulfonate), Pfhps, PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), PFPeS (Perfluoropentane Sulfonate), Pfpea, Pfpes, Pfhpa, Pfhxa, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 10 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Saukville water have PFAS?
Yes. 10 PFAS compounds have been detected in Saukville'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 Saukville get its drinking water?
Saukville'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. Saukville is served by 2 water systems, the largest being SAUKVILLE WATERWORKS (serving 4,268 people).
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