New Auburn 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, Copper, Radium, and 12 others. Water hardness is 30 mg/L (soft), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in New Auburn water
16 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
New Auburn tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in New Auburn water?
Monitoring has detected 16 contaminants in New Auburn's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Selenium, Xylenes, Ethylbenzene, Beryllium, Barium, Fluoride. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does New Auburn get its drinking water?
New Auburn'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. New Auburn is served by one water system: NEW AUBURN WATERWORKS.
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