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Water Quality Report

Pulaski, WI

Brown County · 4,040 residents · 1 water system

12

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

290

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Pulaski drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 8 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 290 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Pulaski water

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

Lead0.00081 / 0.015 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.08 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Copper850 / 1300 ug/L
65% of EPA limit
Radium4.1 / 5 pCi/L
82% of EPA limit
Uranium0.349 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation16.1 / 15 pCi/L
107% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes17.6 / 80 ug/L
22% of EPA limit
10% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0022 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Xylenes0.31 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.19 / 2 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.71 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pulaski, WI tap water safe to drink?
Pulaski tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 12 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Pulaski water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Pulaski's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Xylenes, Barium, Fluoride. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Pulaski water have PFAS?
Pulaski'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.
Is Pulaski water hard?
Yes. Pulaski water has a hardness of 290 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Pulaski get its drinking water?
Pulaski'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. Pulaski is served by one water system: PULASKI WATERWORKS.

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