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Water Quality Report

Sextonville, WI

Richland County · 425 residents · 1 water system

12

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

197

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Sextonville drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Uranium, and 8 others. Water hardness is 197 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Sextonville water

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

Lead0.00099 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.9 / 10 mg/L
19% of EPA limit
Copper87 / 1300 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Uranium0.19 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.62 / 15 pCi/L
4% of EPA limit
5% of EPA limit
15% of EPA limit
Xylenes0.95 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Ethylbenzene0.11 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Antimony0.001 / 0.006 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Barium0.0074 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.09 / 4 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sextonville, WI tap water safe to drink?
Sextonville 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. 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation. 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 Sextonville water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Sextonville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes, Ethylbenzene, Antimony, Barium, Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Sextonville water hard?
Yes. Sextonville water has a hardness of 197 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 Sextonville get its drinking water?
Sextonville'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. Sextonville is served by one water system: SEXTONVILLE WATERWORKS.

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