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Water Quality Report

De Soto, WI

Vernon County · 51 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

De Soto drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, and 3 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in De Soto water

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

Nitrate0.9 / 10 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Copper63.1 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium1.1 / 5 pCi/L
22% of EPA limit
Uranium0.6 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation1.5 / 15 pCi/L
10% of EPA limit
Barium0.0347 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.11 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is De Soto, WI tap water safe to drink?
De Soto 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 Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, 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 De Soto water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in De Soto's water supply: Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Barium, Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does De Soto water have PFAS?
De Soto's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does De Soto get its drinking water?
De Soto'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. De Soto is served by one water system: PINE CREST RESORT 2-UPPER WELL.

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