Water Quality Report
Iron Belt, WI
Iron County · 211 residents · 1 water system
8
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Iron Belt drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Iron Belt 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
Arsenic0.0014 / 0.01 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Copper800 / 1300 ug/L
62% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes48.5 / 80 ug/L
61% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)22.4 / 60 ug/L
37% of EPA limit
Naphthalene2.1 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Barium0.04 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.08 / 4 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Iron Belt, WI tap water safe to drink?
Iron Belt tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, 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 Iron Belt water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Iron Belt's water supply: Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Naphthalene, Barium, Fluoride. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Iron Belt water have PFAS?
Iron Belt'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 Iron Belt get its drinking water?
Iron Belt'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. Iron Belt is served by one water system: IRON BELT WATERWORKS.
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