What was found in ZIP 53217
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1380 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 490 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 400 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 240 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 130 µg/L 867% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 33.92 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.7 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 8.5 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.6 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.51 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.5000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5000 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1600 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0300 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0110 mg/L 73% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 53217
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS | WI | 626,000 |
| NORTH SHORE WATER COMMISSION | WI | 35,598 |
| WHITEFISH BAY WATERWORKS | WI | 14,272 |
| GLENDALE WATERWORKS | WI | 12,883 |
| MEQUON WATER UTILITY | WI | 11,152 |
| FOX POINT WATERWORKS | WI | 6,808 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 53217 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 53217 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 53217. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 53217?
6 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 53217. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 53217's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.