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Water Quality Report

South Range, WI

Douglas County · 200 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

640

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

South Range 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, Radium, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 640 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in South Range water

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

Lead0.0014 / 0.015 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.16 / 10 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Copper65 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium1.4 / 5 pCi/L
28% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.121 / 15 pCi/L
1% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes26.4 / 80 ug/L
33% of EPA limit
18% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0014 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.014 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is South Range, WI tap water safe to drink?
South Range 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. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, 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 South Range water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in South Range's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Barium. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does South Range water have PFAS?
South Range'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 South Range water hard?
Yes. South Range water has a hardness of 640 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 South Range get its drinking water?
South Range'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. South Range is served by one water system: MIDDLE RIVER HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER.

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