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Water Quality Report

Kendall, WI

Monroe County · 458 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

186

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Kendall 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, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 6 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 186 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Kendall 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
Nitrate5.3 / 10 mg/L
53% of EPA limit
Copper1.4 / 1.3 mg/L
107% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes2.4 / 80 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)5.8 / 60 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0722 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.002 / 0.05 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Barium0.0104 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.09 / 4 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Mercury (inorganic)0.0001 / 0.002 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Kendall

KENDALL WATERWORKS

458 servedGroundwater10 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Kendall, WI tap water safe to drink?
Kendall 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, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Kendall water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Kendall's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Barium, Fluoride, Mercury (inorganic). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Kendall water have PFAS?
Kendall'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 Kendall water hard?
Yes. Kendall water has a hardness of 186 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 Kendall get its drinking water?
Kendall'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. Kendall is served by one water system: KENDALL WATERWORKS.

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