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Water Quality Report

Edgar, WI

Marathon County · 1,491 residents · 1 water system

11

Contaminants detected

2

PFAS compounds

112

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Edgar 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, Radium, Uranium, and 7 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Edgar water. Water hardness is 112 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Edgar 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
25% of EPA limit
Radium0.74 / 5 pCi/L
15% of EPA limit
Uranium3.2 / 30 ug/L
11% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation5.9 / 15 pCi/L
39% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes23.1 / 80 ug/L
29% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)30.3 / 60 ug/L
50% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.0062 / 3 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.703 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Barium0.0221 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Styrene0.29 / 100 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Edgar

EDGAR WATERWORKS

1,491 servedGroundwater11 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Edgar, WI tap water safe to drink?
Edgar 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. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation. 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 Edgar water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Edgar's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Fluoride, Barium, Styrene. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Edgar water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Edgar'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 Edgar get its drinking water?
Edgar'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. Edgar is served by one water system: EDGAR WATERWORKS.

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