Beaver Dam drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Beaver Dam water
9 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Beaver Dam 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. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, 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 Beaver Dam water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Beaver Dam's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, Barium. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Beaver Dam water have PFAS?
Beaver Dam's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does Beaver Dam get its drinking water?
Beaver Dam'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. Beaver Dam is served by 2 water systems, the largest being BEAVER DAM WATER UTILITY (serving 16,200 people).
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