What was found in Pell Lake'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 1785 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1170 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 770 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 88.67 µg/L 591% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.925 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 17.435 pCi/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.065 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.04 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.584 pCi/L 92% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.0445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.4096 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF · 4,071 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pell Lake
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF | 4,071 |
Frequently asked questions about Pell Lake tap water
Is Pell Lake tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Pell Lake. 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 Pell Lake?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pell Lake, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pell Lake's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pell Lake include Barium, Fluoride, Copper, Lead, TTHM. 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.