Monroe County · 10,250 residents · 2 water systems
15
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
5
Above health guidelines
Fort Mccoy drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 15 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 11 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Fort Mccoy water
15 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Fort Mccoy tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 5 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 15 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, 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 Fort Mccoy water?
Monitoring has detected 15 contaminants in Fort Mccoy's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Chloromethane, Chromium (total), Fluoride, Thallium, Barium. 5 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Fort Mccoy water have PFAS?
Fort Mccoy'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 Fort Mccoy get its drinking water?
Fort Mccoy'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. Fort Mccoy is served by 2 water systems, the largest being FORT MCCOY NORTH POST (serving 10,000 people).
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