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Water Quality Report

Augusta, WI

Eau Claire County · 1,450 residents · 1 water system

13

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

74

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Augusta 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, Radium, and 9 others. Water hardness is 74 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Augusta 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
Nitrate2.4 / 10 mg/L
24% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.001 / 0.01 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Radium2 / 5 pCi/L
39% of EPA limit
Uranium0.11 / 30 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation1.8 / 15 pCi/L
12% of EPA limit
2% of EPA limit
24% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0213 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Xylenes4 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Ethylbenzene2.4 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Thallium0.001 / 0.002 mg/L
50% of EPA limit
Barium0.0072 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Augusta, WI tap water safe to drink?
Augusta 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. 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, 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 Augusta water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Augusta's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Xylenes, Ethylbenzene, Thallium, Barium. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Augusta get its drinking water?
Augusta'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. Augusta is served by one water system: AUGUSTA WATERWORKS.

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