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Water Quality Report

Patch Grove, WI

Grant County · 160 residents · 1 water system

11

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

285

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Patch Grove 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, Copper, Radium, and 7 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 285 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Patch Grove water

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

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.007 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper164 / 1300 ug/L
13% of EPA limit
Radium2.1 / 5 pCi/L
42% of EPA limit
Uranium0.62 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation5.4 / 15 pCi/L
36% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes3.8 / 80 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)11.6 / 60 ug/L
19% of EPA limit
Selenium0.001 / 0.05 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.0564 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.14 / 4 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Patch Grove

PATCH GROVE WATERWORKS

160 servedGroundwater11 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Patch Grove, WI tap water safe to drink?
Patch Grove 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. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium. 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 Patch Grove water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Patch Grove's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Selenium, Barium, Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Patch Grove water have PFAS?
Patch Grove'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.
Is Patch Grove water hard?
Yes. Patch Grove water has a hardness of 285 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 Patch Grove get its drinking water?
Patch Grove'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. Patch Grove is served by one water system: PATCH GROVE WATERWORKS.

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