What was found in Dodgeville'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 | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1139 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 803.5 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 548 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 44.3 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.092 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.4 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.39 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.2466 pCi/L 65% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.874 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.55 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.9485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.9430 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.7045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.3690 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2500 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS · 4,583 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dodgeville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DODGEVILLE WATERWORKS | 4,583 |
| ZWEIFELS COUNTRY VIEW | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Dodgeville tap water
Is Dodgeville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Dodgeville. 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 Dodgeville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Dodgeville, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dodgeville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dodgeville include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.