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Water Quality Report

Iron Ridge, WI

Dodge County · 937 residents · 1 water system

13

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

330

Hardness (mg/L)

2

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Iron Ridge drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 9 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 330 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Iron Ridge 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
Nitrate0.27 / 10 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0025 / 0.01 mg/L
25% of EPA limit
Copper684 / 1300 ug/L
53% of EPA limit
Radium5.5 / 5 pCi/L
110% of EPA limit
Uranium0.305 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation17.5 / 15 pCi/L
117% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes11.6 / 80 ug/L
14% of EPA limit
5% of EPA limit
Nickel0.00093 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Chromium (total)0.00077 / 0.1 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.068 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.32 / 4 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Iron Ridge, WI tap water safe to drink?
Iron Ridge tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 3 above independent health guidelines. 13 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 Iron Ridge water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Iron Ridge's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Chromium (total), Barium, Fluoride. 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Iron Ridge water have PFAS?
Iron Ridge'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.
Is Iron Ridge water hard?
Yes. Iron Ridge water has a hardness of 330 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Iron Ridge get its drinking water?
Iron Ridge'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 Ridge is served by one water system: IRON RIDGE WATERWORKS.

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