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Water Quality Report

Chaseburg, WI

Vernon County · 306 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

318

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Chaseburg drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. Water hardness is 318 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Chaseburg water

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

Lead0.0028 / 0.015 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.1 / 10 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Copper157 / 1300 ug/L
12% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes24.7 / 80 ug/L
31% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)57.1 / 60 ug/L
95% of EPA limit
Selenium0.001 / 0.05 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Thallium0.0002 / 0.002 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Barium0.0631 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.11 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Chaseburg

CHASEBURG WATERWORKS VILLAGE OF

306 servedGroundwater9 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Chaseburg, WI tap water safe to drink?
Chaseburg 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. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Chaseburg water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Chaseburg's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Selenium, Thallium, Barium, Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Chaseburg water hard?
Yes. Chaseburg water has a hardness of 318 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 Chaseburg get its drinking water?
Chaseburg'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. Chaseburg is served by one water system: CHASEBURG WATERWORKS VILLAGE OF.

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