Metals · 2024
Nickel in Madison, WI tap water
Madison, WI's 2024 report shows Nickel detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average Median Level Found | Not detected ug/L | None set |
Range System-wide | 0–2.5 ug/L | None set |
Reported level Wells with Detections | 6–28 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Madison, WI's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Nickel
A metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge.
Long-term exposure can cause skin and other effects; monitored under EPA rules.
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People also ask
+Is there Nickel in Madison, WI tap water?
Yes — Madison, WI's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Nickel at Not detected ug/L. Madison, WI's 2024 report shows Nickel detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Nickel in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Nickel. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Nickel?
A metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. Long-term exposure can cause skin and other effects; monitored under EPA rules.
+Where does this Nickel measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Nickel entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Madison, 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/madison/2024/source.