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Water Quality Report

Drummond, WI

Bayfield County · 500 residents · 1 water system

11

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

130

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Drummond drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 7 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Drummond water. Water hardness is 130 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Drummond water

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

Lead0.0013 / 0.015 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.88 / 10 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Copper560 / 1300 ug/L
43% of EPA limit
Radium0.8486 / 5 pCi/L
17% of EPA limit
Uranium0.473 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.132 / 15 pCi/L
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.5 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.05 / 4 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Antimony0.0015 / 0.006 mg/L
25% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.0028 / 0.1 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Barium0.031 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Drummond, WI tap water safe to drink?
Drummond tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 11 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 Drummond water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Drummond's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Nickel, Fluoride, Antimony, Chromium (total), Barium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Drummond water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Drummond'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.
Is Drummond water hard?
Yes. Drummond water has a hardness of 130 mg/L (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 Drummond get its drinking water?
Drummond'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. Drummond is served by one water system: DRUMMOND SANITARY DISTRICT.

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