Water Quality Report
Cumberland, WI
Barron County · 2,311 residents · 1 water system
7
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Cumberland drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Selenium, and 3 others.
Contaminants detected in Cumberland water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0012 / 0.015 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.52 / 10 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Copper260 / 1300 ug/L
20% of EPA limit
Selenium0.001 / 0.05 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.027 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.0016 / 0.1 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.11 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cumberland, WI tap water safe to drink?
Cumberland 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. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Selenium, Barium. 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 Cumberland water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Cumberland's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Selenium, Barium, Chromium (total), Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Cumberland get its drinking water?
Cumberland'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. Cumberland is served by one water system: CUMBERLAND WATERWORKS.
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