Water Quality Report
Cambridge, WI
Dane County · 1,638 residents · 1 water system
13
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Cambridge drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, and 9 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Cambridge 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
Copper68.1 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium0.245 / 5 pCi/L
5% of EPA limit
Uranium0.618 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation3.2 / 15 pCi/L
21% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes9.2 / 80 ug/L
11% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2.8 / 60 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Xylenes0.31 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.726 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Ethylbenzene0.12 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Mibk4.4 ug/L
Unregulated
Barium0.0061 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Gross Beta1.4 / 50 pCi/L
3% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge, WI tap water safe to drink?
Cambridge 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, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation. 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 Cambridge water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Cambridge's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes, Fluoride, Ethylbenzene, Mibk, Barium, Gross Beta. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Cambridge water have PFAS?
Cambridge'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 Cambridge get its drinking water?
Cambridge'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. Cambridge is served by one water system: CAMBRIDGE WATER & SEWER UTILITY.
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