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Water Quality Report

Little Canada, WI

Ramsey County · 266 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

3

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Little Canada 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, Arsenic, Radium, and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Little Canada water.

Contaminants detected in Little Canada 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
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0017 / 0.01 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Radium1.1 / 5 pCi/L
21% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.00005 / 0.005 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.0001 / 0.005 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)210 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)7.3 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (3 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Little Canada, WI tap water safe to drink?
Little Canada 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, Arsenic, Radium, Trichloroethylene. 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 Little Canada water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Little Canada's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid). Additionally, 3 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Little Canada water have PFAS?
Yes. 3 PFAS compounds have been detected in Little Canada'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 Little Canada get its drinking water?
Little Canada'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. Little Canada is served by one water system: Terrace Heights MHP LLC.

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