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Water Quality Report

Schofield, WI

Marathon County · 2,205 residents · 1 water system

13

Contaminants detected

8

PFAS compounds

230

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Schofield 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, Total Trihalomethanes, and 9 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Schofield water. Water hardness is 230 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Schofield 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
Nitrate3.5 / 10 mg/L
35% of EPA limit
Copper43 / 1300 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes6.3 / 80 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)1.8 / 60 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0011 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)2.3 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Fluoride0.656 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.0015 / 0.1 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.067 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Pfpea0.009 ug/L
Unregulated
Pfhxa0.007 ug/L
Unregulated
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)0.0052 ug/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (8 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Schofield

SCHOFIELD WATERWORKS

2,205 servedGroundwater13 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Schofield, WI tap water safe to drink?
Schofield tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Schofield water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Schofield's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Fluoride, Chromium (total), Barium, Pfpea, Pfhxa, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 8 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Schofield water have PFAS?
Yes. 8 PFAS compounds have been detected in Schofield'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 Schofield water hard?
Yes. Schofield water has a hardness of 230 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 Schofield get its drinking water?
Schofield'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. Schofield is served by one water system: SCHOFIELD WATERWORKS.

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