Water Quality Report
Brodhead, WI
Green County · 3,216 residents · 1 water system
14
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Brodhead drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 14 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 10 others.
Contaminants detected in Brodhead water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.001 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.006 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.001 / 0.01 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Copper187 / 1300 ug/L
14% of EPA limit
Radium3.2 / 5 pCi/L
63% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation6.8 / 15 pCi/L
46% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes11.4 / 80 ug/L
14% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)0.55 / 60 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Xylenes1.9 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.71 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Ethylbenzene0.13 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Thallium0.0002 / 0.002 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Barium0.0244 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Beta3.1 / 50 pCi/L
6% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brodhead, WI tap water safe to drink?
Brodhead tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 14 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 Brodhead water?
Monitoring has detected 14 contaminants in Brodhead's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes, Fluoride, Ethylbenzene, Thallium, Barium, Gross Beta. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Brodhead get its drinking water?
Brodhead'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. Brodhead is served by one water system: BRODHEAD WATERWORKS.
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