Water Quality Report
Park Falls, WI
Price County · 2,993 residents · 1 water system
7
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Park Falls drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 3 others.
Contaminants detected in Park Falls water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0023 / 0.015 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.62 / 10 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Copper220 / 1300 ug/L
17% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes45.1 / 80 ug/L
56% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)19.2 / 60 ug/L
32% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.71 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Barium0.013 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Park Falls, WI tap water safe to drink?
Park Falls 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. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, 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 Park Falls water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Park Falls's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Barium. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Park Falls get its drinking water?
Park Falls'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. Park Falls is served by one water system: PARK FALLS WATERWORKS.
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