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