Water Quality Report
Amery, WI
Polk County · 2,962 residents · 1 water system
10
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Amery drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 6 others.
Contaminants detected in Amery water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Nitrate1 / 10 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Copper360 / 1300 ug/L
28% of EPA limit
Radium3.8 / 5 pCi/L
76% of EPA limit
Uranium0.661 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation3.5 / 15 pCi/L
23% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes6 / 80 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)1.1 / 60 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.69 / 4 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Barium0.029 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amery, WI tap water safe to drink?
Amery 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, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium. 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 Amery water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Amery's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Barium. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Amery get its drinking water?
Amery'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. Amery is served by one water system: AMERY WATERWORKS.
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