What was found in Valders'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 | 8700 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 7525 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 837.3 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 331.5 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 59.65 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.2675 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.535 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.3125 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.9090 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9000 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.5625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3250 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.2200 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0068 mg/L 45% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VALDERS WATERWORKS · 954 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Valders
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VALDERS WATERWORKS | 954 |
Frequently asked questions about Valders tap water
Is Valders tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Valders. 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 Valders?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Valders, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Valders's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Valders 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.