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Water Quality Report

Deerfield, WI

Dane County · 2,510 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Deerfield drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Deerfield water.

Contaminants detected in Deerfield water

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

Lead0.0017 / 0.015 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Copper319 / 1300 ug/L
25% of EPA limit
Radium1.8 / 5 pCi/L
35% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation7 / 15 pCi/L
47% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes0.45 / 80 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.93 / 4 mg/L
23% of EPA limit
Barium0.0156 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Beta3 / 50 pCi/L
6% of EPA limit
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Deerfield, WI tap water safe to drink?
Deerfield tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Deerfield water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Deerfield's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Fluoride, Barium, Gross Beta. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Deerfield water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Deerfield'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 Deerfield get its drinking water?
Deerfield'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. Deerfield is served by one water system: DEERFIELD WATERWORKS.

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