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Water Quality Report

Peshtigo, WI

Marinette County · 3,420 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

2

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Peshtigo drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, and 6 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Peshtigo water.

Contaminants detected in Peshtigo water

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

Lead0.00083 / 0.015 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Copper180 / 1300 ug/L
14% of EPA limit
Radium5.2 / 5 pCi/L
103% of EPA limit
Uranium0.095 / 30 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation10.1 / 15 pCi/L
67% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes8.9 / 80 ug/L
11% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)3.5 / 60 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.59 / 4 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Barium0.046 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Lithium15 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Peshtigo

PESHTIGO WATERWORKS

3,420 servedGroundwater10 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Peshtigo, WI tap water safe to drink?
Peshtigo tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Peshtigo water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Peshtigo's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Barium, Lithium. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Peshtigo water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Peshtigo's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Peshtigo get its drinking water?
Peshtigo'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. Peshtigo is served by one water system: PESHTIGO WATERWORKS.

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