What was found in Two Rivers'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 | 840 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 994.5 µg/L — QUIET COUNTRY COMMUNITY ASSN · 90 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 188 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 677.9 µg/L — QUIET COUNTRY COMMUNITY ASSN · 90 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 460 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 414 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 83.716 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.281 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22 µg/L 147% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 20 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.515 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.9 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.3 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: QUIET COUNTRY COMMUNITY ASSN · 90 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7000 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 1.456 pCi/L — QUIET COUNTRY COMMUNITY ASSN · 90 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.9760 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6020 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0130 mg/L 87% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS · 11,270 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Two Rivers
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS | 11,270 |
| QUIET COUNTRY COMMUNITY ASSN | 90 |
Frequently asked questions about Two Rivers tap water
Is Two Rivers tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Two Rivers. 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 Two Rivers?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Two Rivers, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Two Rivers's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Two Rivers include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.