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Water Quality Report

Centuria, WI

Polk County · 900 residents · 1 water system

12

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

220

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Centuria drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 8 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Centuria water. Water hardness is 220 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Centuria water

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

Lead0.0028 / 0.015 mg/L
19% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.47 / 10 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0014 / 0.01 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Copper86 / 1300 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Radium0.441 / 5 pCi/L
9% of EPA limit
Uranium1.6 / 30 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.346 / 15 pCi/L
2% of EPA limit
2% of EPA limit
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0043 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.033 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.093 / 4 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Centuria, WI tap water safe to drink?
Centuria tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 12 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 Centuria water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Centuria's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Barium, Fluoride. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Centuria water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Centuria's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Is Centuria water hard?
Yes. Centuria water has a hardness of 220 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 Centuria get its drinking water?
Centuria'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. Centuria is served by one water system: CENTURIA WATERWORKS.

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