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Water Quality Report

Friesland, WI

Columbia County · 345 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

4

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Friesland drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Atrazine, and 2 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Friesland water.

Contaminants detected in Friesland 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
Nitrate1.6 / 10 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Copper4.5 / 1.3 mg/L
150% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.013 / 3 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.0239 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.12 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
PFAS (4 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friesland, WI tap water safe to drink?
Friesland tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Atrazine, Barium. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Friesland water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Friesland's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Atrazine, Barium, Fluoride. Additionally, 4 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Friesland water have PFAS?
Yes. 4 PFAS compounds have been detected in Friesland'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 Friesland get its drinking water?
Friesland'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. Friesland is served by one water system: FRIESLAND WATERWORKS.

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