Columbia County · 2,464 residents · 7 water systems
10
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
283
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Pardeeville drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, and 6 others. Water hardness is 283 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.
Contaminants detected in Pardeeville water
10 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Pardeeville tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, 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 Pardeeville water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Pardeeville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Selenium, Cyanide, Deethylatrazine. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Pardeeville water hard?
Yes. Pardeeville water has a hardness of 283 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 Pardeeville get its drinking water?
Pardeeville'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. Pardeeville is served by 7 water systems, the largest being PARDEEVILLE WATERWORKS (serving 2,151 people).
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