What was found in Argyle'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 | 3392.5 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3349.5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 157.8 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 119 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 42.975 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 17.146 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.9848 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.6055 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.52 pCi/L 57% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.06 pCi/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.89125 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.752 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.291 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.26225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.5560 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0260 mg/L 173% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ARGYLE WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Argyle
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ARGYLE WATERWORKS | 823 |
Frequently asked questions about Argyle tap water
Is Argyle tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Argyle. 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 Argyle?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Argyle, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Argyle's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Argyle include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, 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.