Water Quality Report
Phelps, WI
Vilas County · 550 residents · 1 water system
13
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Phelps drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 9 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Phelps water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0008 / 0.015 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.4 / 10 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Copper630 / 1300 ug/L
48% of EPA limit
Radium0.516 / 5 pCi/L
10% of EPA limit
Uranium0.068 / 30 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes12 / 80 ug/L
15% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)7.8 / 60 ug/L
13% of EPA limit
Xylenes3.2 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
1_2_4_TRIMETHYLBENZENE0.4 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Ethylbenzene0.57 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.0021 / 0.1 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.0088 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.12 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Phelps, WI tap water safe to drink?
Phelps 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. 13 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 Phelps water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Phelps's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes, 1_2_4_TRIMETHYLBENZENE, Ethylbenzene, Chromium (total), Barium, Fluoride. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Phelps water have PFAS?
Phelps'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 Phelps get its drinking water?
Phelps'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. Phelps is served by one water system: PHELPS SANITARY DISTRICT.
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