What was found in Granton's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4300 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3400 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 770 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 230 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 43 µg/L 287% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 37 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 36 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.6 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 1.3 µg/L 2600% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.0500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lasso | 0.0900 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Granton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GRANTON WATERWORKS | 349 |
Frequently asked questions about Granton tap water
Is Granton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Granton. 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 Granton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Granton, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Granton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Granton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found 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.