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SOMERS WATER UTILITY

PWS ID: WI2301421 · SOMERS, Wisconsin 53171-0197

SOMERS WATER UTILITY serves 1,930 people in SOMERS, Wisconsin using Surface Water water sources. It has 107 recorded EPA violations, including 6 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: SOMERS WATER UTILITY

SOMERS WATER UTILITY is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 1,930 residents in SOMERS, Wisconsin (Kenosha County) through 714 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 107 total violations for this system , of which 6 (6%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 62 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2022.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Consumer Confidence Rule, recorded in 29 violations (Other). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Wisconsin, EPA tracks 10,988 public water systems serving 5,131,439 people, with 285,161 cumulative violations and 58,688 health-based violations on record. About 72% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 26 violations. SOMERS WATER UTILITY's 107 violations sit above the Wisconsin average. Statewide, 78 of 202 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (38.6%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
1,930
Total Violations
107
Health-Based Violations
6
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
714
County
Kenosha
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
6
Monitoring Violations
62
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 29 2022
TTHM MR 18 2018
Coliform (TCR) MR 16 2009
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 14 2014
Public Notice Other 10 2018
Chlorine MR 7 2009
Coliform (TCR) MCL 6 2009
Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 2021
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule MR 2 2009

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 90 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/19/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/19/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 8/19/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/19/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/19/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/19/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/19/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/19/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/19/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/19/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/19/2025 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/19/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/19/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 5/19/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 5/19/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 5/19/2025 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 5/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 5/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 5/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 5/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 5/19/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 5/19/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 5/19/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 5/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/19/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 5/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/19/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/19/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/19/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for SOMERS WATER UTILITY.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID WI2301421 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Wisconsin Drinking Water Authority

Wisconsin DNR — Drinking Water and Groundwater is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects SOMERS WATER UTILITY under EPA-delegated authority.

Open WI regulator portal

Source: Wisconsin DNR — Drinking Water and Groundwater

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 29 SDWIS / WI2301421 / 7000
2021 Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 SDWIS / WI2301421 / 5000
2018 TTHM MR 18 SDWIS / WI2301421 / 2950
2018 Public Notice Other 10 SDWIS / WI2301421 / 7500
2014 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 14 SDWIS / WI2301421 / 2456
2009 Coliform (TCR) MR 16 SDWIS / WI2301421 / 3100
2009 Chlorine MR 7 SDWIS / WI2301421 / 0999
2009 Coliform (TCR) MCL 6 SDWIS / WI2301421 / 3100
2009 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule MR 2 SDWIS / WI2301421 / 0600

How SOMERS WATER UTILITY Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric SOMERS WATER UTILITY Wisconsin avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 107 26 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 6 5.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 38.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 1,930 467 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 10,988 regulated public water systems in Wisconsin.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOMERS WATER UTILITY water safe to drink? ▼
SOMERS WATER UTILITY (PWS ID: WI2301421) has 107 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 1,930 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does SOMERS WATER UTILITY serve? ▼
SOMERS WATER UTILITY serves 1,930 people in SOMERS, Wisconsin. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 714 service connections.
What type of violations does SOMERS WATER UTILITY have? ▼
SOMERS WATER UTILITY has 107 total violations: 6 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 62 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in SOMERS WATER UTILITY water? ▼
No. SOMERS WATER UTILITY was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does SOMERS WATER UTILITY use? ▼
SOMERS WATER UTILITY uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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