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Water Quality Report

Glen Flora, WI

Rusk County · 93 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

4

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Glen Flora drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, 1,1-Dichloroethane, and 2 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Glen Flora water.

Contaminants detected in Glen Flora water

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

Lead0.00036 / 0.015 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0011 / 0.01 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Copper31 / 1300 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
1,1-Dichloroethane0.26 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Barium0.044 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.17 / 4 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
PFAS (4 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glen Flora, WI tap water safe to drink?
Glen Flora tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, 1,1-Dichloroethane, Barium. 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 Glen Flora water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Glen Flora's water supply: Lead, Arsenic, Copper, 1,1-Dichloroethane, Barium, Fluoride. Additionally, 4 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Glen Flora water have PFAS?
Yes. 4 PFAS compounds have been detected in Glen Flora'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 Glen Flora get its drinking water?
Glen Flora'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. Glen Flora is served by one water system: GLEN FLORA WATERWORKS.

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