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Water Quality Report

Kellnersville, WI

Manitowoc County · 301 residents · 1 water system

17

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

337

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

4

Above health guidelines

Kellnersville drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 17 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 13 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 337 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Kellnersville water

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

Lead0.0035 / 0.015 mg/L
23% of EPA limit
Nitrate7.3 / 10 mg/L
73% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0005 / 0.01 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Copper859 / 1300 ug/L
66% of EPA limit
Radium0.647 / 5 pCi/L
13% of EPA limit
Uranium0.855 / 30 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation1.2 / 15 pCi/L
8% of EPA limit
8% of EPA limit
7% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0013 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.0011 / 0.05 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Mercury (inorganic)0.00024 / 0.002 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.00066 / 0.1 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.04 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.13 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Orthophosphate170 ug/L
Unregulated
Phosphorus Total210 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kellnersville, WI tap water safe to drink?
Kellnersville tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 4 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 17 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 and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Kellnersville water?
Monitoring has detected 17 contaminants in Kellnersville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Mercury (inorganic), Chromium (total), Barium, Fluoride, Orthophosphate, Phosphorus Total. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Kellnersville water have PFAS?
Kellnersville'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 Kellnersville water hard?
Yes. Kellnersville water has a hardness of 337 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 Kellnersville get its drinking water?
Kellnersville'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. Kellnersville is served by one water system: KELLNERSVILLE WATERWORKS.

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