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Water Quality Report

Highbridge, WI

Ashland County · 50 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Highbridge drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 6 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Highbridge 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
Nitrate0.053 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.002 / 0.01 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Copper1.4 / 1.3 mg/L
106% of EPA limit
Radium0.368 / 5 pCi/L
7% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.896 / 15 pCi/L
6% of EPA limit
Barium0.056 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.29 / 4 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Mercury (inorganic)0.00002 / 0.002 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Thallium0.00059 / 0.002 mg/L
30% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Highbridge, WI tap water safe to drink?
Highbridge tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 10 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Highbridge water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Highbridge's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Barium, Fluoride, Mercury (inorganic), Thallium. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Highbridge water have PFAS?
Highbridge'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 Highbridge get its drinking water?
Highbridge'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. Highbridge is served by one water system: ASPEN RIDGE.

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