What was found in Brandon'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 | 363 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 292 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 225.6 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 202 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 170 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.783 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.5011 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.81 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.2427 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 6.47 pCi/L 129% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.021 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.1025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.1100 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0069 mg/L 46% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRANDON WATERWORKS · 872 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brandon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRANDON WATERWORKS | 872 |
Frequently asked questions about Brandon tap water
Is Brandon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Brandon. 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 Brandon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brandon, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brandon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brandon include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Fluoride. 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.