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Water Quality Report

Brillion, WI

Calumet County · 3,262 residents · 1 water system

13

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

110

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Brillion 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. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 110 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Brillion water

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

Lead0.0081 / 0.015 mg/L
54% of EPA limit
Nitrate3.3 / 10 mg/L
33% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0013 / 0.01 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Copper110 / 1300 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Radium1.4 / 5 pCi/L
28% of EPA limit
Uranium1.3 / 30 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes12.4 / 80 ug/L
16% of EPA limit
6% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0022 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.003 / 0.05 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Barium0.0095 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.12 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Chloromethane0.3 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brillion, WI tap water safe to drink?
Brillion 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, Radium. 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 Brillion water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Brillion's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Barium, Fluoride, Chloromethane. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Brillion water have PFAS?
Brillion'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 Brillion get its drinking water?
Brillion'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. Brillion is served by one water system: BRILLION WATERWORKS.

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