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Water Quality Report

Reedsville, WI

Manitowoc County · 1,200 residents · 1 water system

13

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

490

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Reedsville 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, Arsenic, Copper, and 9 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Reedsville water. Water hardness is 490 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Reedsville water

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

Lead0.0026 / 0.015 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Nitrate1 / 10 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.00057 / 0.01 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Copper161 / 1300 ug/L
12% of EPA limit
Radium0.54 / 5 pCi/L
11% of EPA limit
Uranium0.019 / 30 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes15.4 / 80 ug/L
19% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)6.8 / 60 ug/L
11% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0021 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Chromium (total)0.0011 / 0.1 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.038 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.13 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)1.3 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Reedsville

REEDSVILLE WATERWORKS

1,200 servedGroundwater13 contaminants2 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Reedsville, WI tap water safe to drink?
Reedsville 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, 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 Reedsville water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Reedsville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Chromium (total), Barium, Fluoride, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Reedsville water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Reedsville'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 Reedsville water hard?
Yes. Reedsville water has a hardness of 490 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 Reedsville get its drinking water?
Reedsville'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. Reedsville is served by one water system: REEDSVILLE WATERWORKS.

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