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Water Quality Report

Gordon, WI

124 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Gordon 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, Chromium (total), and 2 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Gordon water

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

Lead0.0049 / 0.015 mg/L
33% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.33 / 10 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Copper250 / 1300 ug/L
19% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.002 / 0.1 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.0069 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.039 / 4 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Gordon

GORDON CORRECTIONAL CENTER

124 servedGroundwater6 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Gordon, WI tap water safe to drink?
Gordon 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. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Chromium (total), 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 Gordon water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Gordon's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Chromium (total), Barium, Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Gordon water have PFAS?
Gordon'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 Gordon get its drinking water?
Gordon'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. Gordon is served by one water system: GORDON CORRECTIONAL CENTER.

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