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Water Quality Report

Marion, WI

Waupaca County · 1,293 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Marion 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, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Marion water.

Contaminants detected in Marion water

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

Lead0.0028 / 0.015 mg/L
19% of EPA limit
Nitrate3 / 10 mg/L
30% of EPA limit
Copper110 / 1300 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes28.8 / 80 ug/L
36% of EPA limit
11% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.0061 / 3 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0026 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Metolachlor0.011 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Marion, WI tap water safe to drink?
Marion tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Marion water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Marion's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Metolachlor. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Marion water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Marion'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 Marion get its drinking water?
Marion'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. Marion is served by one water system: MARION WATERWORKS.

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