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Water Quality Report

Backus, WI

Cass County · 267 residents · 1 water system

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Contaminants detected

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PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

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Above legal limits

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Above health guidelines

Backus drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 0 contaminants have been detected in the water supply.

Limited monitoring data available

The water system serving Backus is small a private system (population served: 267) and is not part of Wisconsin DNR's main contaminant monitoring program. No detected contaminant data is available for this system.

If you're researching the main municipal utility serving Backus, search for your specific address below — the search returns the actual water system serving your residence, which may be different from what's listed here.

Water systems serving Backus

Backus

267 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Backus, WI tap water safe to drink?
Backus tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 0 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including . Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Backus water?
Monitoring has detected 0 contaminants in Backus's water supply: . See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Backus get its drinking water?
Backus'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. Backus is served by one water system: Backus.

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