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Water Quality Report

Abbotsford, WI

Marathon County · 2,502 residents · 1 water system

16

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

4

Above health guidelines

Abbotsford drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radon, and 12 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Abbotsford water.

Contaminants detected in Abbotsford water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.0035 / 0.015 mg/L
23% of EPA limit
Nitrate4.4 / 10 mg/L
44% of EPA limit
Copper890 / 1300 ug/L
68% of EPA limit
Radon2526 pCi/L
UnregulatedRadionuclide
Radium0.6404 / 5 pCi/L
13% of EPA limit
Uranium3.9 / 30 ug/L
13% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation4.8 / 15 pCi/L
32% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes39.5 / 80 ug/L
49% of EPA limit
16% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0017 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.799 / 4 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Bromate0.0061 / 0.01 mg/L
61% of EPA limit
Dichlorodifluoromethane0.53 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Barium0.069 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Toluene0.6 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Metolachlor0.011 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abbotsford, WI tap water safe to drink?
Abbotsford tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 4 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radon, Radium. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Abbotsford water?
Monitoring has detected 16 contaminants in Abbotsford's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radon, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, Bromate, Dichlorodifluoromethane, Barium, Toluene, Metolachlor. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Abbotsford water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Abbotsford's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Abbotsford get its drinking water?
Abbotsford's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Abbotsford is served by one water system: ABBOTSFORD WATERWORKS.

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