What was found in Brownsville's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 861 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 442.7 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 54.18 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.72 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 35.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 19.6 pCi/L 131% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.915 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.974 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 6.85 pCi/L 137% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.97 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.05467 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00049 mg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS · 630 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brownsville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS | 630 |
Frequently asked questions about Brownsville tap water
Is Brownsville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Brownsville. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Brownsville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brownsville, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brownsville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brownsville include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Bromoform. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.