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Green Bay, WI · 176,870 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay's water systems logged 3 health-based EPA violations in 2021–2026, most recently in 2024 — a modest record, with lead and copper rule revisions the issue found. For context, Wisconsin's systems average 1.4 health-based violations each.

C-Fair
Green Bay water grade: C-
Fair — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to Wisconsin and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–20263
Lead And Copper Rule Revisions2
Groundwater Rule1
Green Bay Waterworks107,369 served
Howard Waterworks21,133 served
Ashwaubenon Waterworks17,730 served
Bellevue Waterworks16,715 served
Wisconsin quality rank#43 / 51 (77.7/100)
Wisconsin avg hardness140 PPM (hard)
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Green Bay tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Green Bay?

Green Bay's systems logged 3 health-based violations in 2021–2026, most commonly lead and copper rule revisions. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.

Who supplies Green Bay's water?

Green Bay Waterworks (serving about 107,369 people); Howard Waterworks (serving about 21,133 people); Ashwaubenon Waterworks (serving about 17,730 people); Bellevue Waterworks (serving about 16,715 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Green Bay?

City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but Wisconsin averages 140 PPM — "hard" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Green Bay's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.

Do I need a water filter in Green Bay?

With 3 health-based violations on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.

Want to know what's actually in your Green Bay water?

Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.

Test your water at home

We may earn a commission if you request quotes through this link. It costs you nothing and never affects the data we publish.