What was found in Edgerton'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 | 3600 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: OAKHILL WATERWORKS · 130 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2700 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: OAKHILL WATERWORKS · 130 people · 2018 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 904 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 199.4 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 202.6 µg/L — FULTON UTILITY DISTRICT · 200 people · 2017 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 11.85 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 62.48 µg/L — PIRATES COVE MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY · 25 people · 2018 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 25.295 µg/L 169% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.812 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.599 µg/L — FULTON UTILITY DISTRICT · 200 people · 2017 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 8.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.79 µg/L — FULTON UTILITY DISTRICT · 200 people · 2017 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.37 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.57 µg/L — FULTON UTILITY DISTRICT · 200 people · 2017 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.786 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 5.551 pCi/L — PIRATES COVE MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY · 25 people · 2015 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.203 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PIRATES COVE MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY · 25 people · 2015 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.16 µg/L — FULTON UTILITY DISTRICT · 200 people · 2017 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1190 pCi/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 1.82875 pCi/L — ROCK RIVER LEISURE ESTATES COOP · 650 people · 2018 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: FULTON UTILITY DISTRICT · 200 people · 2017 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.07 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1.2 µg/L — OAKHILL WATERWORKS · 130 people · 2018 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.04 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2017 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EDGERTON WATERWORKS · 5,512 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0101 mg/L — ROCK RIVER LEISURE ESTATES COOP · 650 people · 2024 | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Edgerton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EDGERTON WATERWORKS | 5,512 |
| ROCK RIVER LEISURE ESTATES COOP | 650 |
| FULTON UTILITY DISTRICT | 200 |
| OAKHILL WATERWORKS | 130 |
| PIRATES COVE MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Edgerton tap water
Is Edgerton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Edgerton. 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 Edgerton?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Edgerton, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Edgerton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Edgerton 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.