Water Quality Report
Manawa, WI
Waupaca County · 1,300 residents · 1 water system
11
Contaminants detected
5
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Manawa drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 7 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Manawa water.
Contaminants detected in Manawa water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0036 / 0.015 mg/L
24% of EPA limit
Nitrate3.7 / 10 mg/L
37% of EPA limit
Copper94 / 1300 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Radium0.3944 / 5 pCi/L
8% of EPA limit
Uranium3.8 / 30 ug/L
13% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.001 / 15 pCi/L
0% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes13.2 / 80 ug/L
16% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)3.2 / 60 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.03 / 3 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0046 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.46 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manawa, WI tap water safe to drink?
Manawa 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. 11 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 Manawa water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Manawa's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid). 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 Manawa water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Manawa'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 Manawa get its drinking water?
Manawa'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. Manawa is served by one water system: MANAWA WATERWORKS.
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