Water Quality Report
Adell, WI
St Croix County · 510 residents · 1 water system
13
Contaminants detected
2
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Adell drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 9 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Adell water.
Contaminants detected in Adell water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0021 / 0.015 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.21 / 10 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0018 / 0.01 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Copper1100 / 1300 ug/L
85% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes26.9 / 80 ug/L
34% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)8.6 / 60 ug/L
14% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0025 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Xylenes0.54 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.068 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.14 / 4 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Nitrite0.21 / 1 mg/L
21% of EPA limit
Beryllium0.00007 / 0.004 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Ethylbenzene0.47 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adell, WI tap water safe to drink?
Adell tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Adell water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Adell's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Xylenes, Barium, Fluoride, Nitrite, Beryllium, Ethylbenzene. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Adell water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Adell'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 Adell get its drinking water?
Adell'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. Adell is served by one water system: ADELL WATERWORKS.
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