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Water Quality Report

Spring Green, WI

Sawyer County · 2,145 residents · 3 water systems

13

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Spring Green 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 Spring Green water.

Contaminants detected in Spring Green water

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

Lead0.0037 / 0.015 mg/L
25% of EPA limit
Nitrate7.7 / 10 mg/L
77% of EPA limit
Copper224 / 1300 ug/L
17% of EPA limit
Radium4.4 / 5 pCi/L
88% of EPA limit
Uranium0.16 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation2.7 / 15 pCi/L
18% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.026 / 3 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Selenium0.0015 / 0.05 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.921 / 4 mg/L
23% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)2.5 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Chromium (total)0.0014 / 0.1 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.0337 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Deethylatrazine0.14 ug/L
UnregulatedPesticide
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Spring Green, WI tap water safe to drink?
Spring Green tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are 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 Spring Green water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Spring Green's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Atrazine, Selenium, Fluoride, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Chromium (total), Barium, Deethylatrazine. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Spring Green water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Spring Green'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.
Where does Spring Green get its drinking water?
Spring Green'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. Spring Green is served by 3 water systems, the largest being SPRING GREEN WATERWORKS (serving 1,626 people).

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