Water Quality Report
Linden, WI
Iowa County · 547 residents · 1 water system
10
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
4
Above health guidelines
Linden 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.
Contaminants detected in Linden water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0043 / 0.015 mg/L
29% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.008 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.001 / 0.01 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Copper1200 / 1300 ug/L
92% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes2 / 80 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)4.8 / 60 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0129 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.0295 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.16 / 4 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Styrene0.21 / 100 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Linden, WI tap water safe to drink?
Linden tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 4 contaminants are 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 Linden water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Linden's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Barium, Fluoride, Styrene. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Linden get its drinking water?
Linden'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. Linden is served by one water system: LINDEN WATERWORKS.
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