Water Quality Report
New Lisbon, WI
Juneau County · 2,526 residents · 1 water system
9
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
New Lisbon drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Trichloroethylene, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in New Lisbon water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0014 / 0.015 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.32 / 10 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Copper207 / 1300 ug/L
16% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene1 / 5 ug/L
20% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene1.6 / 5 ug/L
32% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes4.2 / 80 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)1.9 / 60 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Barium0.0331 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.14 / 4 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Lisbon, WI tap water safe to drink?
New Lisbon 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. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene. 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 Lisbon water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in New Lisbon's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does New Lisbon water have PFAS?
New Lisbon's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does New Lisbon get its drinking water?
New Lisbon'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 Lisbon is served by one water system: NEW LISBON WATERWORKS.
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