Outagamie County · 1,336 residents · 1 water system
12
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
274
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Black Creek drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, and 8 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 274 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.
Contaminants detected in Black Creek water
12 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Black Creek 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. 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, 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 Black Creek water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Black Creek's water supply: Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, Chromium (total), Barium, Fluoride. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Black Creek water have PFAS?
Black Creek'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.
Is Black Creek water hard?
Yes. Black Creek water has a hardness of 274 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Black Creek get its drinking water?
Black Creek'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. Black Creek is served by one water system: BLACK CREEK WATERWORKS.
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