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Water Quality Report

Kronenwetter, WI

Marathon County · 6,931 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

4

PFAS compounds

160

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Kronenwetter drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 5 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Kronenwetter water. Water hardness is 160 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Kronenwetter water

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

Lead0.00076 / 0.015 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Nitrate3.4 / 10 mg/L
34% of EPA limit
Copper67 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium0.661 / 5 pCi/L
13% of EPA limit
Uranium0.494 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes38.7 / 80 ug/L
48% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)19.1 / 60 ug/L
32% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.6 / 4 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Barium0.031 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (4 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Kronenwetter

KRONENWETTER WATER & SEWER UTILITY

6,931 servedGroundwater9 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Kronenwetter, WI tap water safe to drink?
Kronenwetter 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. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium. 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 Kronenwetter water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Kronenwetter's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Barium. Additionally, 4 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Kronenwetter water have PFAS?
Yes. 4 PFAS compounds have been detected in Kronenwetter's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Is Kronenwetter water hard?
Yes. Kronenwetter water has a hardness of 160 mg/L (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 Kronenwetter get its drinking water?
Kronenwetter'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. Kronenwetter is served by one water system: KRONENWETTER WATER & SEWER UTILITY.

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