What was found in Caledonia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 476 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 58.742 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.6515 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20.55 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF · 21,819 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Caledonia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF | 21,819 |
Frequently asked questions about Caledonia tap water
Is Caledonia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Caledonia. 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 Caledonia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Caledonia, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Caledonia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Caledonia include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead. 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.