Good News Trickles From Annual Water Report

Drinking water in the village of Saukville meets or exceeds federal standards for the limited amounts of compounds allowed to be in the water by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to the village's annual quality report.

"The village's goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water," the report released by the village said. "We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water."

The water contains chlorine and flouride, compounds typically added to water to promote strong teeth. The report shows 1.5 parts per million of flouride in the water, and EPA's standards allow up to 4 ppm.

The report also detected arsenic at a level of 3 parts per billion, under the EPA's standard of less than 10 ppb. The arsenic is from erosion of natural deposits or runoff from waste product.

Read the whole report attached to this story to learn more about the compounds in the Village of Saukville's drinking water. If a compound ever surpassed the amount allowed in your drinking water, a public notice would be sent to all customers. With questions, contact the utility department at (262) 284-3815.