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Water Quality Report

Stetsonville, WI

Taylor County · 563 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

170

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Stetsonville drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 6 others. Water hardness is 170 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Stetsonville water

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

Lead0.0009 / 0.015 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.068 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Copper1.4 / 1.3 mg/L
108% of EPA limit
Radium0.8198 / 5 pCi/L
16% of EPA limit
Uranium0.186 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.248 / 15 pCi/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes32.1 / 80 ug/L
40% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)21.8 / 60 ug/L
36% of EPA limit
Barium0.038 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.38 / 4 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Stetsonville

STETSONVILLE WATERWORKS

563 servedGroundwater10 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Stetsonville, WI tap water safe to drink?
Stetsonville tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 10 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Stetsonville water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Stetsonville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Stetsonville water hard?
Yes. Stetsonville water has a hardness of 170 mg/L (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 Stetsonville get its drinking water?
Stetsonville'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. Stetsonville is served by one water system: STETSONVILLE WATERWORKS.

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