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Water Quality Report

Kieler, WI

Grant County · 560 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

230

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Kieler 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, Arsenic, Copper, and 6 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 230 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Kieler 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
Nitrate1.2 / 10 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.002 / 0.01 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Copper138 / 1300 ug/L
11% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes0.18 / 80 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.634 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Styrene0.26 / 100 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Thallium0.0002 / 0.002 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Barium0.0855 / 2 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kieler, WI tap water safe to drink?
Kieler tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 10 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 Kieler water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Kieler's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Styrene, Thallium, Barium. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Kieler water have PFAS?
Kieler'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 Kieler water hard?
Yes. Kieler water has a hardness of 230 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 Kieler get its drinking water?
Kieler'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. Kieler is served by one water system: KIELER SD NO 1.

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