What was found in Bloomington'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 | 490 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 150.65 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 149.8 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.725 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.266 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.2815 pCi/L 66% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.374 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.3300 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS · 682 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bloomington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BLOOMINGTON WATERWORKS | 682 |
Frequently asked questions about Bloomington tap water
Is Bloomington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Bloomington. 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 Bloomington?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bloomington, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bloomington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bloomington include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.