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Water Quality Report

Fairchild, WI

Eau Claire County · 451 residents · 1 water system

11

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

18

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Fairchild 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, Radon, and 7 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 18 mg/L (soft), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Fairchild water

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

Lead0.0056 / 0.015 mg/L
37% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.306 / 10 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Copper25 / 1300 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Radon308 pCi/L
UnregulatedRadionuclide
Radium2.4 / 5 pCi/L
48% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.9 / 15 pCi/L
6% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes15.7 / 80 ug/L
20% of EPA limit
11% of EPA limit
Selenium0.001 / 0.05 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.0056 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.08 / 4 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fairchild, WI tap water safe to drink?
Fairchild 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, Copper, Radon, Radium. 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 Fairchild water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Fairchild's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radon, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Selenium, Barium, Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Fairchild water have PFAS?
Fairchild'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 Fairchild get its drinking water?
Fairchild'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. Fairchild is served by one water system: FAIRCHILD WATERWORKS.

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