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Water Quality Report

Athens, WI

Marathon County · 1,025 residents · 1 water system

11

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Athens drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 7 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Athens water.

Contaminants detected in Athens water

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

Lead0.012 / 0.015 mg/L
80% of EPA limit
Nitrate5.2 / 10 mg/L
52% of EPA limit
Copper41 / 1300 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes12.3 / 80 ug/L
15% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)0.74 / 60 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Xylenes40 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.639 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
1_2_4_TRIMETHYLBENZENE0.82 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Toluene0.16 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Ethylbenzene7.2 / 700 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.12 / 2 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Athens

ATHENS WATERWORKS

1,025 servedGroundwater11 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Athens, WI tap water safe to drink?
Athens 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. 11 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 Athens water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Athens's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes, Fluoride, 1_2_4_TRIMETHYLBENZENE, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Barium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Athens water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Athens'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 Athens get its drinking water?
Athens'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. Athens is served by one water system: ATHENS WATERWORKS.

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