Water Quality Report
Somers, WI
Kenosha County · 1,930 residents · 1 water system
4
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Somers 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 Somers water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0049 / 0.015 mg/L
32% of EPA limit
Copper279 / 1300 ug/L
21% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes42.4 / 80 ug/L
53% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)15 / 60 ug/L
25% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Somers, WI tap water safe to drink?
Somers 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 Somers water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Somers'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 Somers water have PFAS?
Somers'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 Somers get its drinking water?
Somers's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Somers is served by one water system: SOMERS WATER UTILITY.
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