What was found in Mineral Point'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 | 4400 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3695 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1020 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 135.5 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 35.85 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.3 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.979 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.975 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.4235 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.3436 pCi/L 47% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.7765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5590 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3500 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.3300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.3000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.2780 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0370 mg/L 247% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS · 2,487 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mineral Point
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MINERAL POINT WATERWORKS | 2,487 |
Frequently asked questions about Mineral Point tap water
Is Mineral Point tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Mineral Point. 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 Mineral Point?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mineral Point, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mineral Point's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mineral Point 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.