Water Quality Report
Pence, WI
Iron County · 191 residents · 1 water system
4
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Pence drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants detected in Pence water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0043 / 0.015 mg/L
28% of EPA limit
Copper450 / 1300 ug/L
35% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes58.5 / 80 ug/L
73% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)15 / 60 ug/L
25% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pence, WI tap water safe to drink?
Pence 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. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 Pence water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Pence's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Pence get its drinking water?
Pence'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. Pence is served by one water system: PENCE WATERWORKS.
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