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Water Quality Report

Pell Lake, WI

Walworth County · 4,071 residents · 1 water system

18

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

17

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Pell Lake drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 18 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 14 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 17 mg/L (soft), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Pell Lake water

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

Lead0.0019 / 0.015 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.2 / 10 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0024 / 0.01 mg/L
24% of EPA limit
Copper114 / 1300 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Radium2.4 / 5 pCi/L
48% of EPA limit
Uranium0.101 / 30 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation6.2 / 15 pCi/L
41% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes7.9 / 80 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)3.6 / 60 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0012 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.011 / 0.05 mg/L
22% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.46 / 4 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.0062 / 0.1 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Nitrite0.008 / 1 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Mercury (inorganic)0.000029 / 0.002 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.84 / 2 mg/L
42% of EPA limit
Gross Beta1.2 / 50 pCi/L
2% of EPA limit
Endothall5 / 100 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Pell Lake

BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF

4,071 servedGroundwater18 contaminants2 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Pell Lake, WI tap water safe to drink?
Pell Lake 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. 18 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 Pell Lake water?
Monitoring has detected 18 contaminants in Pell Lake's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Fluoride, Chromium (total), Nitrite, Mercury (inorganic), Barium, Gross Beta, Endothall. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Pell Lake water have PFAS?
Pell Lake'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 Pell Lake get its drinking water?
Pell Lake'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. Pell Lake is served by one water system: BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF.

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