Water Quality Report
Kennan, WI
Rusk County · 333 residents · 1 water system
8
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Kennan drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 4 others.
Contaminants detected in Kennan water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.001 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.083 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0013 / 0.01 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Copper620 / 1300 ug/L
48% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes20.3 / 80 ug/L
25% of EPA limit
Toluene0.19 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.049 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.25 / 4 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kennan, WI tap water safe to drink?
Kennan 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, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Kennan water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Kennan's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Toluene, Barium, Fluoride. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Kennan get its drinking water?
Kennan'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. Kennan is served by one water system: HAWKINS WATERWORKS.
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