What was found in Curtiss'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 151270 µg/L 3782% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2250 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1157.25 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 378 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 126.25 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 25.8185 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.874 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.567 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.386 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.5 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 6.04 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 6.022 pCi/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.0475 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.322 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.095 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.8795 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00064 mg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CURTISS WATERWORKS · 346 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Curtiss
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CURTISS WATERWORKS | 346 |
Frequently asked questions about Curtiss tap water
Is Curtiss tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Curtiss. 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 Curtiss?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Curtiss, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Curtiss's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Curtiss include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium. 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.