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Water Quality Report

Luck, WI

Polk County · 1,150 residents · 1 water system

16

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

290

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

4

Above health guidelines

Luck drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 12 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Luck water. Water hardness is 290 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Luck water

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

Lead0.0021 / 0.015 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.75 / 10 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0014 / 0.01 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Copper710 / 1300 ug/L
55% of EPA limit
Radium0.613 / 5 pCi/L
12% of EPA limit
Uranium0.558 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.65 / 15 pCi/L
4% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes29.6 / 80 ug/L
37% of EPA limit
26% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0021 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.0031 / 0.05 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.13 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.004 / 0.1 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Barium0.046 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Methyl Tert Butyl Ether0.32 ug/L
Unregulated
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.61 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Luck, WI tap water safe to drink?
Luck 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. 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium. 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 Luck water?
Monitoring has detected 16 contaminants in Luck's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Fluoride, Chromium (total), Barium, Methyl Tert Butyl Ether, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid). Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Luck water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Luck'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 Luck water hard?
Yes. Luck water has a hardness of 290 mg/L (very 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 Luck get its drinking water?
Luck'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. Luck is served by one water system: LUCK WATERWORKS.

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