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Water Quality Report

Wittenberg, WI

Sheboygan County · 1,200 residents · 1 water system

11

Contaminants detected

6

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Wittenberg drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, and 7 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Wittenberg water.

Contaminants detected in Wittenberg water

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

Lead0.0015 / 0.015 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Nitrate4.4 / 10 mg/L
44% of EPA limit
Radium0.529 / 5 pCi/L
11% of EPA limit
Uranium3.9 / 30 ug/L
13% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation3.4 / 15 pCi/L
23% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes40.5 / 80 ug/L
51% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)19.3 / 60 ug/L
32% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.022 / 3 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0027 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.71 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Metolachlor0.019 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
PFAS (6 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Wittenberg

WITTENBERG WATERWORKS

1,200 servedGroundwater11 contaminants2 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Wittenberg, WI tap water safe to drink?
Wittenberg tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation. 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 Wittenberg water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Wittenberg's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Metolachlor. Additionally, 6 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Wittenberg water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 PFAS compounds have been detected in Wittenberg'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 Wittenberg get its drinking water?
Wittenberg'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. Wittenberg is served by one water system: WITTENBERG WATERWORKS.

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