What was found in Kimberly'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 471.5 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 75 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 18.945 pCi/L 126% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 12.2405 pCi/L 245% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.59 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.456 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.35 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.756 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.385 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9940 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.4438 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.3400 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0130 mg/L 87% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KIMBERLY WATERWORKS · 7,608 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kimberly
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KIMBERLY WATERWORKS | 7,608 |
Frequently asked questions about Kimberly tap water
Is Kimberly tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Kimberly. 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 Kimberly?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kimberly, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kimberly's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kimberly include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Combined Radium (-226 And -228). 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.