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Water Quality Report

Two Rivers, WI

Manitowoc County · 11,360 residents · 2 water systems

17

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Two Rivers drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 17 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 13 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Two Rivers water.

Contaminants detected in Two Rivers water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.013 / 0.015 mg/L
87% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.42 / 10 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.00076 / 0.01 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Copper67 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes37.9 / 80 ug/L
47% of EPA limit
29% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.025 / 3 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.00082 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Xylenes1.4 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.655 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Barium0.021 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Antimony0.00032 / 0.006 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Styrene0.55 / 100 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)1.1 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Metolachlor0.0081 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Ethylbenzene0.27 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Toc1.9 mg/L
Unregulated
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Two Rivers, WI tap water safe to drink?
Two Rivers 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. 17 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 Two Rivers water?
Monitoring has detected 17 contaminants in Two Rivers's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Xylenes, Fluoride, Barium, Antimony, Styrene, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Metolachlor, Ethylbenzene, Toc. 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 Two Rivers water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Two Rivers'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 Two Rivers get its drinking water?
Two Rivers's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Two Rivers is served by 2 water systems, the largest being TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS (serving 11,270 people).

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