Sturgeon Bay Tap Water Quality Report
Sturgeon Bay's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Water system
STURGEON BAY WATERWORKS
People Served
9,500
Health-based violations since 2020
0
STURGEON BAY WATERWORKS. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Nov 2023 · STURGEON BAY WATERWORKS
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Sturgeon Bay Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Sturgeon Bay's water has 1 contaminant above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029).
STURGEON BAY WATERWORKS, Sturgeon Bay's water system, serves 9,500 people. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for STURGEON BAY WATERWORKS is from Nov 2023.
Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Sturgeon Bay, WI
We read Sturgeon Bay, WI’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 4 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 122 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Sturgeon Bay's water
STURGEON BAY WATERWORKS
PWSID WI4150526
STURGEON BAY WATERWORKS reported 0.69 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
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Recommended Water Filters for Sturgeon Bay
Based on Sturgeon Bay's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA's health goals (MCLGs) or legal limits (MCL).
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Filters for what Sturgeon Bay reported
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 4 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Sturgeon Bay's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Sturgeon Bay includes sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Sturgeon Bay, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Sturgeon Bay? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Door County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay's tap water measures 19.4 grains per gallon (332.0 mg/L) — very hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for 19.4 gpg water in Sturgeon Bay — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Wisconsin as a whole, read water softener cost in Wisconsin — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sturgeon Bay Tap Water
Sturgeon Bay's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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