Milwaukee County · 21,340 residents · 1 water system
25
Contaminants detected
5
PFAS compounds
120
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
South Milwaukee drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 25 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 21 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in South Milwaukee water. Water hardness is 120 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in South Milwaukee water
25 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
South Milwaukee tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 25 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 and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in South Milwaukee water?
Monitoring has detected 25 contaminants in South Milwaukee's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Selenium, Fluoride, Hexachlorocyclopentadiene, Aldrin, Dicamba, Metolachlor, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Toluene, Thallium, Carbon Tetrachloride, Antimony, Barium, Toc, Phosphorus Total, Orthophosphate. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does South Milwaukee water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in South Milwaukee'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 South Milwaukee get its drinking water?
South Milwaukee's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. South Milwaukee is served by one water system: SOUTH MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS.
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