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Water Quality Report

Bloomer, WI

Chippewa County · 3,680 residents · 1 water system

12

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

64

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Bloomer 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, Radium, and 8 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 64 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Bloomer water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Nitrate6.3 / 10 mg/L
63% of EPA limit
Copper21 / 1300 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Radium1.3 / 5 pCi/L
26% of EPA limit
Uranium0.183 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.404 / 15 pCi/L
3% of EPA limit
8% of EPA limit
2% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0011 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.0017 / 0.05 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.16 / 4 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Barium0.0068 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bloomer, WI tap water safe to drink?
Bloomer tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Bloomer water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Bloomer's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Fluoride, Barium. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Bloomer water have PFAS?
Bloomer'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 Bloomer get its drinking water?
Bloomer'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. Bloomer is served by one water system: BLOOMER WATERWORKS.

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