What was found in Shiocton'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-Nitrite | 328 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 215 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 127 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 116.1 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.255 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.2 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.84 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 1.75 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.191 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9975 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.7800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.2500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.1400 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHIOCTON UTILITIES · 921 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Shiocton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SHIOCTON UTILITIES | 921 |
Frequently asked questions about Shiocton tap water
Is Shiocton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Shiocton. 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 Shiocton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Shiocton, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Shiocton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Shiocton include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, Arsenic. 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.