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Water Quality Report

Lake Hallie, WI

Chippewa County · 6,701 residents · 1 water system

13

Contaminants detected

2

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Lake Hallie drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 9 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Lake Hallie water.

Contaminants detected in Lake Hallie water

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

Lead0.0012 / 0.015 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Nitrate6.9 / 10 mg/L
69% of EPA limit
Copper900 / 1300 ug/L
69% of EPA limit
Radium2.8 / 5 pCi/L
55% of EPA limit
Uranium0.116 / 30 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation3.3 / 15 pCi/L
22% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes10.2 / 80 ug/L
13% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)5.3 / 60 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.01 / 3 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0019 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.0019 / 0.05 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Barium0.059 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.073 / 4 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Lake Hallie

LAKE HALLIE WATERWORKS VILLAGE OF

6,701 servedGroundwater13 contaminants2 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Hallie, WI tap water safe to drink?
Lake Hallie 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. 13 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 Lake Hallie water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Lake Hallie's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Selenium, Barium, Fluoride. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Lake Hallie water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Lake Hallie'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 Lake Hallie get its drinking water?
Lake Hallie'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. Lake Hallie is served by one water system: LAKE HALLIE WATERWORKS VILLAGE OF.

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