What was found in Clinton'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 | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4200 µg/L — SHADY HILL MOBILE HOME PARK · 140 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 167 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 3080 µg/L — SHADY HILL MOBILE HOME PARK · 140 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1009.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 561 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 294 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.98 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 10.075 µg/L — SHADY HILL MOBILE HOME PARK · 140 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.95 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.058 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.349 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.4345 pCi/L 69% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.541 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.54 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.066 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.7480 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00029 mg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CLINTON WATERWORKS · 2,119 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.00038 mg/L — SHADY HILL MOBILE HOME PARK · 140 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Clinton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLINTON WATERWORKS | 2,119 |
| SHADY HILL MOBILE HOME PARK | 140 |
Frequently asked questions about Clinton tap water
Is Clinton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Clinton. 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 Clinton?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Clinton, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Clinton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Clinton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.