Water Quality: Denmark, WI
1 water system • 2,684 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Denmark is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 2,684 people, and has 15 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Denmark's violation count is 54% below the national average for Wisconsin. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Denmark
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENMARK WATERWORKS | WI4050351 | Surface Water | 2,684 | 15 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.