Ashland drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 15 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 11 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Ashland water. Water hardness is 53 mg/L (soft), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Ashland water
15 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Ashland tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 15 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Ashland water?
Monitoring has detected 15 contaminants in Ashland's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Fluoride, Barium, Mercury (inorganic), Hexachlorocyclopentadiene, Toc, Orthophosphate, Phosphorus Total, Turbidity. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Ashland water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Ashland'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 Ashland get its drinking water?
Ashland's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Ashland is served by one water system: ASHLAND WATER UTILITY.
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