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Water Quality Report

Rothschild, WI

Marathon County · 3,190 residents · 1 water system

13

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

140

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Rothschild 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, Copper, Radium, and 9 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Rothschild water. Water hardness is 140 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Rothschild water

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

Lead0.0073 / 0.015 mg/L
49% of EPA limit
Nitrate3.9 / 10 mg/L
39% of EPA limit
Copper54 / 1300 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Radium0.566 / 5 pCi/L
11% of EPA limit
Uranium0.01 / 30 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes33.2 / 80 ug/L
42% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)5.6 / 60 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0025 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.779 / 4 mg/L
19% of EPA limit
Antimony0.00016 / 0.006 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Barium0.073 / 2 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)1.3 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Netfosaa2.3 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Rothschild

ROTHSCHILD WATERWORKS

3,190 servedGroundwater13 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Rothschild, WI tap water safe to drink?
Rothschild tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 13 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 and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Rothschild water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Rothschild's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, Antimony, Barium, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Netfosaa. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Rothschild water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Rothschild'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 Rothschild water hard?
Yes. Rothschild water has a hardness of 140 mg/L (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 Rothschild get its drinking water?
Rothschild'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. Rothschild is served by one water system: ROTHSCHILD WATERWORKS.

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