Water Quality Report
Albany, WI
Green County · 1,018 residents · 1 water system
10
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Albany drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, and 6 others.
Contaminants detected in Albany water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.00056 / 0.015 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Copper691 / 1300 ug/L
53% of EPA limit
Radium2.9 / 5 pCi/L
58% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation6.6 / 15 pCi/L
44% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes4.9 / 80 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2.2 / 60 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.8 / 4 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Toluene0.14 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.0175 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Beta2.7 / 50 pCi/L
5% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany, WI tap water safe to drink?
Albany tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, 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 Albany water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Albany's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Toluene, Barium, Gross Beta. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Albany get its drinking water?
Albany'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. Albany is served by one water system: ALBANY WATERWORKS.
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