Water Quality Report
Belmont, WI
Lafayette County · 991 residents · 1 water system
13
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Belmont 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, Copper, and 9 others.
Contaminants detected in Belmont water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.004 / 0.015 mg/L
26% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.33 / 10 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.003 / 0.01 mg/L
30% of EPA limit
Copper211 / 1300 ug/L
16% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes0.59 / 80 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)1.2 / 60 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0173 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.002 / 0.05 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.78 / 4 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Styrene0.42 / 100 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.0884 / 2 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Mercury (inorganic)0.0001 / 0.002 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Beryllium0.00021 / 0.004 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belmont, WI tap water safe to drink?
Belmont tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 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, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Belmont water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Belmont's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Fluoride, Styrene, Barium, Mercury (inorganic), Beryllium. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Belmont get its drinking water?
Belmont'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. Belmont is served by one water system: BELMONT WATERWORKS.
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