What was found in Somers'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 362.6 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.405 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23.53 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 22.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0049 mg/L 32% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOMERS WATER UTILITY · 1,930 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Somers
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOMERS WATER UTILITY | 1,930 |
Frequently asked questions about Somers tap water
Is Somers tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Somers. 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 Somers?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Somers, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Somers's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Somers include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Trichloroacetic Acid. 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.