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Water Quality Report

Reedsburg, WI

Sawyer County · 10,054 residents · 2 water systems

20

Contaminants detected

3

PFAS compounds

229

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Reedsburg drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 20 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 16 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Reedsburg water. Water hardness is 229 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Reedsburg water

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

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Nitrate4.3 / 10 mg/L
43% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.001 / 0.01 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Copper434 / 1300 ug/L
33% of EPA limit
Radium2.5 / 5 pCi/L
49% of EPA limit
Uranium0.22 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation3.8 / 15 pCi/L
26% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes3.7 / 80 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)21.2 / 60 ug/L
35% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.015 / 3 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Selenium0.001 / 0.05 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Xylenes0.96 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.71 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Picloram0.12 / 500 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Styrene0.37 / 100 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Benzene0.44 / 5 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Beryllium0.00028 / 0.004 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Nitrite0.019 / 1 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.033 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.369 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (3 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Reedsburg

REEDSBURG WATERWORKS

9,984 servedGroundwater20 contaminants3 above guidelines
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EQUINOX REI LLC DELLWOOD ESTATES

70 servedGroundwater7 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Reedsburg, WI tap water safe to drink?
Reedsburg 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. 20 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium. 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 Reedsburg water?
Monitoring has detected 20 contaminants in Reedsburg's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Selenium, Xylenes, Fluoride, Picloram, Styrene, Benzene, Beryllium, Nitrite, Barium, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid). Additionally, 3 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Reedsburg water have PFAS?
Yes. 3 PFAS compounds have been detected in Reedsburg'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.
Is Reedsburg water hard?
Yes. Reedsburg water has a hardness of 229 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 Reedsburg get its drinking water?
Reedsburg'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. Reedsburg is served by 2 water systems, the largest being REEDSBURG WATERWORKS (serving 9,984 people).

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