Water Quality Report
Spring Valley, WI
Pierce County · 1,449 residents · 2 water systems
11
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Spring Valley drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 7 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Spring Valley 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
Nitrate0.014 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper302 / 1300 ug/L
23% of EPA limit
Radium2.1 / 5 pCi/L
42% of EPA limit
Uranium0.05 / 30 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation3 / 15 pCi/L
20% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes1.8 / 80 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)5 / 60 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.8 / 4 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Styrene1.1 / 100 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.0198 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spring Valley, WI tap water safe to drink?
Spring Valley tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 11 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 Valley water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Spring Valley's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Styrene, Barium. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Spring Valley water have PFAS?
Spring Valley'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.
Where does Spring Valley get its drinking water?
Spring Valley'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 Valley is served by 2 water systems, the largest being SPRING VALLEY WATERWORKS (serving 1,409 people).
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