Walworth County · 14,280 residents · 3 water systems
16
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
350
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
5
Above health guidelines
Whitewater drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 12 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 350 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.
Contaminants detected in Whitewater water
16 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Whitewater tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 5 above independent health guidelines. 16 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Whitewater water?
Monitoring has detected 16 contaminants in Whitewater's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Xylenes, Fluoride, Cadmium, Mercury (inorganic), Barium. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 5 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Whitewater water have PFAS?
Whitewater'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.
Is Whitewater water hard?
Yes. Whitewater water has a hardness of 350 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Whitewater get its drinking water?
Whitewater'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. Whitewater is served by 3 water systems, the largest being WHITEWATER WATERWORKS (serving 14,000 people).
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