Water Quality Report
Sharon, WI
Walworth County · 1,549 residents · 1 water system
9
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Sharon drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 5 others.
Contaminants detected in Sharon water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0014 / 0.015 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.11 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0011 / 0.01 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Copper70 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes6.8 / 80 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2 / 60 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0021 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.651 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Barium0.64 / 2 mg/L
32% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sharon, WI tap water safe to drink?
Sharon 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. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Sharon water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Sharon's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, Barium. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Sharon get its drinking water?
Sharon'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. Sharon is served by one water system: SHARON WATERWORKS.
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