Chippewa County · 1,390 residents · 1 water system
13
Contaminants detected
1
PFAS compounds
62
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Cornell drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 9 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Cornell water. Water hardness is 62 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Cornell water
13 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Cornell 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. 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium. 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 Cornell water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Cornell's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes, Fluoride, Barium, 1_2_4_TRIMETHYLBENZENE, Toluene, Ethylbenzene. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Cornell water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Cornell'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 Cornell get its drinking water?
Cornell'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. Cornell is served by one water system: CORNELL WATERWORKS.
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