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Water Quality Report

Galesville, WI

Trempealeau County · 1,679 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

132

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Galesville drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 132 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Galesville water

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

Lead0.0028 / 0.015 mg/L
19% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.204 / 10 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Copper60.6 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes15.9 / 80 ug/L
20% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)20.3 / 60 ug/L
34% of EPA limit
Styrene0.77 / 100 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.0049 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.25 / 4 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Nitrite0.005 / 1 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Galesville

GALESVILLE WATERWORKS

1,679 servedGroundwater9 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Galesville, WI tap water safe to drink?
Galesville 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. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Galesville water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Galesville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Styrene, Barium, Fluoride, Nitrite. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Galesville water have PFAS?
Galesville'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 Galesville water hard?
Yes. Galesville water has a hardness of 132 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 Galesville get its drinking water?
Galesville'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. Galesville is served by one water system: GALESVILLE WATERWORKS.

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