What was found in Holmen'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 6651.5 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6258 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 779.7 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 626.1 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 75.6 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.3704 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.3755 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.6525 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.383 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4.635 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.3616 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.0975 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.685 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.2416 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.0428 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.95 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.8665 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.5650 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.4030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOLMEN WATERWORKS · 10,147 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Holmen
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOLMEN WATERWORKS | 10,147 |
| GREEN OAKS MOBILE HOME COURT | 117 |
Frequently asked questions about Holmen tap water
Is Holmen tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Holmen. 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 Holmen?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Holmen, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Holmen's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Holmen include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.