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Water Quality Report

Independence, WI

Trempealeau County · 1,500 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Independence 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, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Independence 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
Nitrate0.005 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Radium0.34 / 5 pCi/L
7% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes33.1 / 80 ug/L
41% of EPA limit
58% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.0064 / 3 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Styrene0.46 / 100 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.0042 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.41 / 4 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Independence, WI tap water safe to drink?
Independence tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Independence water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Independence's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Styrene, Barium, Fluoride. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Independence water have PFAS?
Independence'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 Independence get its drinking water?
Independence'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. Independence is served by one water system: INDEPENDENCE WATERWORKS.

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