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Water Quality Report

New London, WI

Waupaca County · 7,460 residents · 4 water systems

17

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

460

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

9

Above health guidelines

New London drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 17 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 13 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in New London water. Water hardness is 460 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in New London water

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

Lead0.013 / 0.015 mg/L
87% of EPA limit
Nitrate3.6 / 10 mg/L
36% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0086 / 0.01 mg/L
86% of EPA limit
Copper89 / 1300 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Radium2 / 5 pCi/L
41% of EPA limit
Uranium1.6 / 30 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation1.7 / 15 pCi/L
11% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.17 / 5 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.89 / 5 ug/L
18% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes8.6 / 80 ug/L
11% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2.6 / 60 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0037 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.0014 / 0.05 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.98 / 4 mg/L
25% of EPA limit
Thallium0.0012 / 0.002 mg/L
60% of EPA limit
Barium0.067 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Pfpea0.0037 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving New London

NEW LONDON WATERWORKS

7,187 servedGroundwater17 contaminants4 above guidelines
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OAKWOOD ESTATES MHP

110 servedGroundwater6 contaminants2 above guidelines
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RAWHIDE YOUTH HOMES

92 servedGroundwater8 contaminants2 above guidelines
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BOARDWALK MHC

71 servedGroundwater4 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is New London, WI tap water safe to drink?
New London tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 9 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 17 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium. 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 London water?
Monitoring has detected 17 contaminants in New London's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Fluoride, Thallium, Barium, Pfpea. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 9 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does New London water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in New London'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.
Is New London water hard?
Yes. New London water has a hardness of 460 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does New London get its drinking water?
New London'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 London is served by 4 water systems, the largest being NEW LONDON WATERWORKS (serving 7,187 people).

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