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Water Quality Report

Stanley, WI

Chippewa County · 3,500 residents · 1 water system

14

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Stanley drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 14 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 10 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Stanley water.

Contaminants detected in Stanley water

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

Lead0.002 / 0.015 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.81 / 10 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Copper910 / 1300 ug/L
70% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes22.4 / 80 ug/L
28% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)9.3 / 60 ug/L
16% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0018 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Xylenes1 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.47 / 4 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Bromate0.0042 / 0.01 mg/L
42% of EPA limit
Ethylbenzene0.28 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate0.76 / 6 ug/L
13% of EPA limit
Beryllium0.00006 / 0.004 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.037 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.44 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Stanley

STANLEY WATERWORKS

3,500 servedGroundwater14 contaminants3 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Stanley, WI tap water safe to drink?
Stanley 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. 14 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Stanley water?
Monitoring has detected 14 contaminants in Stanley's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Xylenes, Fluoride, Bromate, Ethylbenzene, Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, Beryllium, Barium, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid). Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Stanley water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Stanley'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 Stanley get its drinking water?
Stanley'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. Stanley is served by one water system: STANLEY WATERWORKS.

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