Water Quality Report
Colgate, WI
Washington County · 70 residents · 1 water system
5
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Colgate drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 1 others.
Contaminants detected in Colgate water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colgate, WI tap water safe to drink?
Colgate 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. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation. 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 Colgate water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Colgate's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Colgate get its drinking water?
Colgate'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. Colgate is served by one water system: WILLOW PINES MFD HOME COMMUNITY.
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