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Water Quality Report

Clintonville, WI

Waupaca County · 4,810 residents · 2 water systems

12

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

330

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Clintonville 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 Clintonville water. Water hardness is 330 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Clintonville water

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

Lead0.0035 / 0.015 mg/L
23% of EPA limit
Nitrate2.9 / 10 mg/L
29% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.01 / 0.01 mg/L
100% of EPA limit
Copper140 / 1300 ug/L
11% of EPA limit
Radium1.2 / 5 pCi/L
24% of EPA limit
Uranium4.3 / 30 ug/L
14% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation1.5 / 15 pCi/L
10% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes16.6 / 80 ug/L
21% of EPA limit
6% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0026 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.07 / 2 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.89 / 4 mg/L
22% of EPA limit
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clintonville, WI tap water safe to drink?
Clintonville tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 3 above independent health guidelines. 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Clintonville water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Clintonville'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. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Clintonville water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Clintonville'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 Clintonville water hard?
Yes. Clintonville water has a hardness of 330 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 Clintonville get its drinking water?
Clintonville'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. Clintonville is served by 2 water systems, the largest being CLINTONVILLE UTILITIES (serving 4,635 people).

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