Green Bay
Is Green Bay tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Green Bay scores 51/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 4 local systems in Green Bay. We found 494 total violations (103 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Green Bay?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Green Bay tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Green Bay tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Green Bay, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 51/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Green Bay
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Green Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Bay tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Green Bay scores 51/100.
How many water systems serve Green Bay?
Green Bay is served by 4 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Green Bay?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Green Bay.
What is the water quality score for Green Bay?
The water quality score for Green Bay is 51 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 4 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Green Bay?
The top contaminants detected in Green Bay include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Green Bay Water Quality Summary
Green Bay, WI receives a water quality score of 51/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 4 public water systems serving the area.
Green Bay's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Green Bay's score of 51 is 34 points below the Wisconsin state average of 85, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
For households in Green Bay, Wisconsin, a mid-size city situated in the Upper Midwest near freshwater lakes, the quality of the municipal tap water presents notable concerns that fall well below standard expectations. Because the surrounding region is characterized by agricultural and dairy land, the local water systems must manage inputs from these surrounding environments. For prospective homebuyers or current residents, this subpar performance indicates that relying on the untreated tap water may not be ideal, making household filtration a sensible consideration.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Wisconsin water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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