What was found in Verona'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-Nitrite | 6297.5 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 6020 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1120 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 272.9 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 51.35 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.8925 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.44 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.97 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.648 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.46 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.13 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.11 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0485 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.0300 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VERONA WATERWORKS · 14,030 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Verona
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VERONA WATERWORKS | 14,030 |
Frequently asked questions about Verona tap water
Is Verona tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Verona. 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 Verona?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Verona, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Verona's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Verona include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, 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.