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Water Quality Report

Claytoon, WI

Polk County · 765 residents · 1 water system

12

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

260

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Claytoon 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. Water hardness is 260 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Claytoon water

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

Lead0.0043 / 0.015 mg/L
29% of EPA limit
Nitrate3.3 / 10 mg/L
33% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0043 / 0.01 mg/L
43% of EPA limit
Copper560 / 1300 ug/L
43% of EPA limit
Radium1.6 / 5 pCi/L
33% of EPA limit
Uranium0.457 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
12% of EPA limit
6% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0028 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.13 / 2 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.13 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Metolachlor0.0068 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Claytoon, WI tap water safe to drink?
Claytoon 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 Claytoon water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Claytoon's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Barium, Fluoride, Metolachlor. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Claytoon water hard?
Yes. Claytoon water has a hardness of 260 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 Claytoon get its drinking water?
Claytoon'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. Claytoon is served by one water system: CLAYTON WATERWORKS.

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