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Water Quality Report

Buffalo, WI

Wright County · 16,711 residents · 1 water system

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Contaminants detected

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PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

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Above legal limits

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Above health guidelines

Buffalo drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 0 contaminants have been detected in the water supply. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Limited monitoring data available

The water system serving Buffalo is small a private system (population served: 16,711) and is not part of Wisconsin DNR's main contaminant monitoring program. No detected contaminant data is available for this system.

If you're researching the main municipal utility serving Buffalo, search for your specific address below — the search returns the actual water system serving your residence, which may be different from what's listed here.

Water systems serving Buffalo

Buffalo

16,711 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Buffalo, WI tap water safe to drink?
Buffalo tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 0 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including . 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 Buffalo water?
Monitoring has detected 0 contaminants in Buffalo's water supply: . 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Buffalo water have PFAS?
Buffalo'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 Buffalo get its drinking water?
Buffalo'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. Buffalo is served by one water system: Buffalo.

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