What was found in Thorp'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 | 7600 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6670 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1110 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 375 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 59.3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.97 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 14.575 pCi/L 97% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.5 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.911 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.03 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.791 pCi/L 96% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.451 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.205 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.8470 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.6090 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0140 mg/L 93% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: THORP WATERWORKS · 1,636 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Thorp
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| THORP WATERWORKS | 1,636 |
Frequently asked questions about Thorp tap water
Is Thorp tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Thorp. 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 Thorp?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Thorp, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Thorp's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Thorp include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.