What was found in Athens'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 | 4500 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4326 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1102 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 99.84 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 69 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 29.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27.1427 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.6 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.27 pCi/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 0.8600 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2900 pCi/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0120 mg/L 80% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ATHENS WATERWORKS · 1,025 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Athens
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ATHENS WATERWORKS | 1,025 |
Frequently asked questions about Athens tap water
Is Athens tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Athens. 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 Athens?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Athens, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Athens's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Athens include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper. 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.