Waukesha Water Utility

Waukesha, WI
WI2680238
People Served
70.7K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Waukesha County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • CO

    Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

    Radium-226 and -228 are radioactive elements that enter water from eroding rock and soil. These naturally occurring contaminants increase the risk of cancer.

    6.730 pci/l
    EPA limit 5.000 pci/l
  • MA

    Manganese

    Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.

    60.000 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Arsenic

Avg:2.000 ppb
Limit:10.000 ppb

Barium

Avg:0.130 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chloride

Avg:85.000 ppb
Limit:-

Combined Uranium

Avg:0.280 ppb
Limit:30.000 ppb

Fluoride

Avg:0.600 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Gross Alpha Particle Activity

Avg:11.129 pci/l
Limit:15.000 pci/l
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