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Water Quality Report

Phillips, WI

Price County · 1,473 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

2

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

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

Contaminants detected in Phillips water

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

Lead0.00034 / 0.015 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.2 / 10 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Copper530 / 1300 ug/L
41% of EPA limit
Uranium2.6 / 30 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
8% of EPA limit
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.514 / 4 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Toluene0.45 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.0011 / 0.1 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.012 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Phillips, WI tap water safe to drink?
Phillips tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Phillips water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Phillips's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Toluene, Chromium (total), Barium. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Phillips water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Phillips'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 Phillips get its drinking water?
Phillips'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. Phillips is served by one water system: PHILLIPS WATERWORKS.

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