Water Quality Report
Princeton, WI
Green Lake County · 1,166 residents · 1 water system
13
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Princeton drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, and 9 others.
Contaminants detected in Princeton water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0011 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Copper110 / 1300 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Radium7.8 / 5 pCi/L
150% of EPA limit
Uranium0.906 / 30 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation9 / 15 pCi/L
60% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes1.8 / 80 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)0.18 / 60 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Gross Beta5.8 / 50 pCi/L
12% of EPA limit
1_2_4_TRIMETHYLBENZENE0.13 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Ethylbenzene0.16 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
N Hexane0.38 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Fluoride0.0825 / 4 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.174 / 2 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Princeton, WI tap water safe to drink?
Princeton tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 13 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 Princeton water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Princeton's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Beta, 1_2_4_TRIMETHYLBENZENE, Ethylbenzene, N Hexane, Fluoride, Barium. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Princeton get its drinking water?
Princeton'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. Princeton is served by one water system: PRINCETON WATERWORKS.
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