Water Quality Report
North Freedom, WI
Sawyer County · 589 residents · 1 water system
11
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
North Freedom drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 7 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in North Freedom water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0024 / 0.015 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.1 / 10 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.00064 / 0.01 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Copper253 / 1300 ug/L
19% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes6.8 / 80 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)0.73 / 60 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0049 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.43 / 4 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Chloromethane1.6 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Barium0.0165 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.0019 / 0.1 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving North Freedom
Other cities in Sawyer County
Water quality reports for nearby Wisconsin communities.
Frequently asked questions
Is North Freedom, WI tap water safe to drink?
North Freedom 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. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 North Freedom water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in North Freedom's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, Chloromethane, Barium, Chromium (total). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does North Freedom water have PFAS?
North Freedom'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 North Freedom get its drinking water?
North Freedom'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. North Freedom is served by one water system: NORTH FREEDOM WATERWORKS.
Check your water quality
Enter your address for a detailed report specific to your water system.
On a private well? Search your address for nearby groundwater monitoring data.