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Water Quality Report

Ladysmith, WI

Rusk County · 3,184 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Ladysmith 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, Copper, Nickel, and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Ladysmith water.

Contaminants detected in Ladysmith water

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

Lead0.0015 / 0.015 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.71 / 10 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Copper840 / 1300 ug/L
65% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0012 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.625 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.73 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene0.28 / 70 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.037 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Ladysmith

LADYSMITH WATERWORKS

3,184 servedGroundwater8 contaminants2 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ladysmith, WI tap water safe to drink?
Ladysmith tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 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, Copper, Nickel, Fluoride. 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 Ladysmith water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Ladysmith's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Nickel, Fluoride, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, Barium. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Ladysmith water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Ladysmith'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.
Where does Ladysmith get its drinking water?
Ladysmith'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. Ladysmith is served by one water system: LADYSMITH WATERWORKS.

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