What was found in Dodge'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 | 204 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 165 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 160 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33.8 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.4145 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 13.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 8 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.1479 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.2301 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.954 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.16315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.9115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.10105 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.05 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6600 pCi/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.3000 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0318 mg/L 212% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 · 120 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dodge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DODGE SANITARY DIST 1 | 120 |
Frequently asked questions about Dodge tap water
Is Dodge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Dodge. 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 Dodge?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Dodge, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dodge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dodge include Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. 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.