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Water Quality Report

Eastman, WI

Crawford County · 407 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

170

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Eastman drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 6 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 170 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Eastman 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
Nitrate2.5 / 10 mg/L
26% of EPA limit
Copper152 / 1300 ug/L
12% of EPA limit
10% of EPA limit
15% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.009 / 3 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Selenium0.002 / 0.05 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Thallium0.0002 / 0.002 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Barium0.047 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.06 / 4 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eastman, WI tap water safe to drink?
Eastman tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Eastman water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Eastman's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Selenium, Thallium, Barium, Fluoride. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Eastman water have PFAS?
Eastman'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 Eastman water hard?
Yes. Eastman water has a hardness of 170 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 Eastman get its drinking water?
Eastman'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. Eastman is served by one water system: EASTMAN WATERWORKS.

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