What was found in Suamico'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 | 1800 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 473.9999999999992 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 11.34 pCi/L 76% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.254 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.9515 pCi/L 119% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.429999999999999 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.309999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.129999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.468 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3399999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.6970 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.6450 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.3463 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SUAMICO WATERWORKS · 4,697 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Suamico
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SUAMICO WATERWORKS | 4,697 |
Frequently asked questions about Suamico tap water
Is Suamico tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Suamico. 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 Suamico?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Suamico, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Suamico's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Suamico include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, 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.