Jackson County · 11,665 residents · 8 water systems
12
Contaminants detected
6
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
6
Above health guidelines
Black River Falls drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 8 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Black River Falls water.
Contaminants detected in Black River Falls water
12 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Black River Falls tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 6 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, Nitrate, Copper, 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 Black River Falls water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Black River Falls's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, Barium, Beryllium, Chromium (total), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 6 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 6 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Black River Falls water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 PFAS compounds have been detected in Black River Falls'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 Black River Falls get its drinking water?
Black River Falls'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 River Falls is served by 8 water systems, the largest being BLACK RIVER FALLS WATERWORKS (serving 3,608 people).
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