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Water Quality Report

Browsville, WI

Dodge County · 630 residents · 1 water system

13

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

410

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Browsville 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 410 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Browsville water

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

Lead0.00049 / 0.015 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.14 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.004 / 0.01 mg/L
40% of EPA limit
Copper240 / 1300 ug/L
18% of EPA limit
Radium4.6 / 5 pCi/L
91% of EPA limit
Uranium0.322 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation8.5 / 15 pCi/L
57% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes41.8 / 80 ug/L
52% of EPA limit
9% of EPA limit
Selenium0.014 / 0.05 mg/L
28% of EPA limit
Barium0.059 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.43 / 4 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Dibromomethane0.66 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Browsville, WI tap water safe to drink?
Browsville 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. 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 Browsville water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Browsville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Selenium, Barium, Fluoride, Dibromomethane. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Browsville water have PFAS?
Browsville'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 Browsville water hard?
Yes. Browsville water has a hardness of 410 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 Browsville get its drinking water?
Browsville'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. Browsville is served by one water system: BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS.

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