Water Quality Report
Eagle River, WI
Vilas County · 1,530 residents · 1 water system
8
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Eagle River drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 4 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Eagle River water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.065 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0052 / 0.01 mg/L
52% of EPA limit
Copper130 / 1300 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes43.1 / 80 ug/L
54% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)14.5 / 60 ug/L
24% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.7 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Barium0.049 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eagle River, WI tap water safe to drink?
Eagle River 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. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, 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 Eagle River water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Eagle River's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Barium. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Eagle River water have PFAS?
Eagle River'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 Eagle River get its drinking water?
Eagle River'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. Eagle River is served by one water system: EAGLE RIVER WATERWORKS.
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