What was found in Slinger'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 | 2000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1685 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 951.5 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 160 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 44.64 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 13.555 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.956 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.06 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.21 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.955 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.6 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.485 pCi/L 50% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.6670 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SLINGER WATER UTILITY · 5,659 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Slinger
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SLINGER WATER UTILITY | 5,659 |
Frequently asked questions about Slinger tap water
Is Slinger tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Slinger. 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 Slinger?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Slinger, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Slinger's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Slinger include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.