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Water Quality Report

Cambria, WI

Columbia County · 767 residents · 1 water system

16

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

310

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

4

Above health guidelines

Cambria drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 12 others. Water hardness is 310 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Cambria water

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

Lead0.0042 / 0.015 mg/L
28% of EPA limit
Nitrate5.1 / 10 mg/L
51% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0075 / 0.01 mg/L
75% of EPA limit
Copper340 / 1300 ug/L
26% of EPA limit
Radon110 pCi/L
UnregulatedRadionuclide
Radium2.9 / 5 pCi/L
59% of EPA limit
Uranium0.873 / 30 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation6.4 / 15 pCi/L
43% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes0.27 / 80 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)0.44 / 60 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.042 / 3 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.004 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.0061 / 0.05 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Nitrite0.045 / 1 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Barium0.11 / 2 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.14 / 4 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Cambria

CAMBRIA WATERWORKS

767 servedGroundwater16 contaminants4 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cambria, WI tap water safe to drink?
Cambria tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 4 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radon. 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 Cambria water?
Monitoring has detected 16 contaminants in Cambria's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radon, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Selenium, Nitrite, Barium, Fluoride. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Cambria water hard?
Yes. Cambria water has a hardness of 310 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 Cambria get its drinking water?
Cambria'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. Cambria is served by one water system: CAMBRIA WATERWORKS.

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