What was found in Weston'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 | 5895 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5665 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1149.5 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 554 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 132 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.489 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 12.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.37 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.1 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.7 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.35 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.3215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.9830 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.4800 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00075 mg/L 5% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES · 16,000 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Weston
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | 16,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Weston tap water
Is Weston tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Weston. 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 Weston?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Weston, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Weston's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Weston 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.