Disinfection byproducts · 2023
Chlorate in Hales Corners, WI tap water
Hales Corners, WI's 2023 report shows Chlorate detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average System-wide | 105 ug/L | None set |
Range Range or | 45–157 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Hales Corners, WI's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Chlorate
A byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade.
Has no enforceable federal limit but is on the EPA contaminant candidate list; high levels can affect the thyroid.
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People also ask
+Is there Chlorate in Hales Corners, WI tap water?
Yes — Hales Corners, WI's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Chlorate at 105 ug/L. Hales Corners, WI's 2023 report shows Chlorate detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Chlorate in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Chlorate. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Chlorate?
A byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade. Has no enforceable federal limit but is on the EPA contaminant candidate list; high levels can affect the thyroid.
+Where does this Chlorate measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Chlorate entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Hales Corners, WI water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/wi/hales-corners/2023/source.