Water Quality: Elm Grove, WI
3 water systems • 840 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Elm Grove is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 840 people, and has 50 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Elm Grove's violation count is 53% above the national average for Wisconsin. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
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
Water Systems Serving Elm Grove
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQUIRES GROVE | WI2680201 | Groundwater | 410 | 13 |
| MARIAN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION | WI2680203 | Groundwater | 400 | 28 |
| QUAIL HOLLOW CONDOS | WI2686359 | Groundwater | 30 | 9 |
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.