Richland County · 5,362 residents · 3 water systems
9
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
214
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Richland Center drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 214 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.
Contaminants detected in Richland Center water
9 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Richland Center tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 3 above independent health guidelines. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Richland Center water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Richland Center's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, Beryllium, Barium. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Richland Center water have PFAS?
Richland Center'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 Richland Center water hard?
Yes. Richland Center water has a hardness of 214 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 Richland Center get its drinking water?
Richland Center'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. Richland Center is served by 3 water systems, the largest being RICHLAND CENTER WATERWORKS (serving 5,100 people).
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