Twin Lakes 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, Copper, Radium, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Twin Lakes water
9 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Twin Lakes tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 6 above independent health guidelines. 9 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Twin Lakes water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Twin Lakes's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Nickel, Barium, Fluoride. 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. 6 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Twin Lakes water have PFAS?
Twin Lakes'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 Twin Lakes get its drinking water?
Twin Lakes'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. Twin Lakes is served by 6 water systems, the largest being TWIN LAKES PARK WATER COOP (serving 150 people).
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