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Water Quality Report

Avoca, WI

Iowa County · 637 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Avoca drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Avoca water.

Contaminants detected in Avoca 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
Nitrate2.7 / 10 mg/L
27% of EPA limit
Copper218 / 1300 ug/L
17% of EPA limit
12% of EPA limit
32% of EPA limit
Selenium0.001 / 0.05 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.743 / 4 mg/L
19% of EPA limit
Barium0.0237 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Toluene0.48 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Avoca, WI tap water safe to drink?
Avoca tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Avoca water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Avoca's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Selenium, Fluoride, Barium, Toluene. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Avoca water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Avoca'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 Avoca get its drinking water?
Avoca'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. Avoca is served by one water system: AVOCA WATERWORKS.

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