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Water Quality Report

Pell Lake, WI

Walworth County · 4,071 residents · 1 water system

18

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

230

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 230 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

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
Arsenic0.0026 / 0.01 mg/L
26% of EPA limit
Copper82 / 1300 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Radium2.5 / 5 pCi/L
49% of EPA limit
Uranium0.091 / 30 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation4.7 / 15 pCi/L
31% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes5.8 / 80 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)3.5 / 60 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0015 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.0079 / 0.05 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.66 / 4 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Barium1.3 / 2 mg/L
65% of EPA limit
Nitrite0.008 / 1 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.0062 / 0.1 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Mercury (inorganic)0.000029 / 0.002 mg/L
1% 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, Barium, Nitrite, Chromium (total), Mercury (inorganic), 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.
Is Pell Lake water hard?
Yes. Pell Lake water has a hardness of 230 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 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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