Water Quality Report
New Franken, WI
Brown County · 1,907 residents · 2 water systems
4
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
New Franken drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants detected in New Franken water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0018 / 0.015 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Copper434 / 1300 ug/L
33% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes53.8 / 80 ug/L
67% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)6 / 60 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Franken, WI tap water safe to drink?
New Franken 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. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 New Franken water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in New Franken's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does New Franken get its drinking water?
New Franken's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. New Franken is served by 2 water systems, the largest being SCOTT WATER UTILITY DIST (serving 1,875 people).
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