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Water Quality Report

Dodge, WI

Trempealeau County · 120 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

270

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Dodge drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 2 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 270 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Dodge water

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

Lead0.0318 / 0.015 mg/L
150% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.37 / 10 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Copper12 / 1300 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes17.5 / 80 ug/L
22% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)3.3 / 60 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate1.4 / 6 ug/L
23% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Dodge

DODGE SANITARY DIST 1

120 servedGroundwater6 contaminants1 above legal limit
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dodge, WI tap water safe to drink?
Dodge tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Dodge water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Dodge's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Dodge water have PFAS?
Dodge'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.
Is Dodge water hard?
Yes. Dodge water has a hardness of 270 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Dodge get its drinking water?
Dodge'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. Dodge is served by one water system: DODGE SANITARY DIST 1.

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