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Water Quality Report

Chetek, WI

Barron County · 1,931 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

3

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Chetek drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Nickel, and 2 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Chetek water.

Contaminants detected in Chetek water

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

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.4 / 10 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Copper7 / 1300 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.003 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.0068 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.25 / 4 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
PFAS (3 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Chetek

CHETEK WATERWORKS

1,931 servedGroundwater6 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Chetek, WI tap water safe to drink?
Chetek tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Nickel, Barium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Chetek water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Chetek's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Nickel, Barium, Fluoride. Additionally, 3 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Chetek water have PFAS?
Yes. 3 PFAS compounds have been detected in Chetek'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.
Where does Chetek get its drinking water?
Chetek'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. Chetek is served by one water system: CHETEK WATERWORKS.

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