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Water Quality Report

Cadott, WI

Chippewa County · 1,352 residents · 1 water system

11

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

133

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Cadott drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 7 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 133 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Cadott water

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

Lead0.0012 / 0.015 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.84 / 10 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Copper230 / 1300 ug/L
18% of EPA limit
Radium0.673 / 5 pCi/L
13% of EPA limit
Uranium0.351 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes18.8 / 80 ug/L
23% of EPA limit
4% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.02 / 3 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0013 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.045 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Metolachlor0.0071 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cadott, WI tap water safe to drink?
Cadott 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. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium. 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 Cadott water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Cadott's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Barium, Metolachlor. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Cadott water have PFAS?
Cadott'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 Cadott water hard?
Yes. Cadott water has a hardness of 133 mg/L (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 Cadott get its drinking water?
Cadott'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. Cadott is served by one water system: CADOTT WATERWORKS.

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