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Water Quality Report

Stevens Point, WI

Portage County · 29,997 residents · 19 water systems

18

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

140

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

18

Above health guidelines

Stevens Point drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 18 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radon, and 14 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Stevens Point water. Water hardness is 140 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Stevens Point water

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

Lead0.0024 / 0.015 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Nitrate5.7 / 10 mg/L
57% of EPA limit
Copper0.94 / 1300 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Radon1467 pCi/L
UnregulatedRadionuclide
Radium0.937 / 5 pCi/L
19% of EPA limit
Uranium0.588 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation1.1 / 15 pCi/L
7% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes31.5 / 80 ug/L
39% of EPA limit
10% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0015 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.69 / 4 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.94 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Metolachlor0.007 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
Trichlorotrifluoroethane Freon1.2 ug/L
Unregulated
Cadmium0.00014 / 0.005 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Nitrite0.075 / 1 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Toluene0.17 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.031 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT WATERWORKS

26,717 servedGroundwater18 contaminants3 above guidelines
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WHITING WATERWORKS

1,743 servedGroundwater13 contaminants1 above guideline
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TREMAIN MOBILE HOME PARK

475 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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MAIZEFIELD MHC (MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY)

145 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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SHADY HILL MOBILE HOME PARK

140 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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LAKEVIEW ESTATES MHP

112 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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COUNTRY AIRE MOBILE HOME COURT LLC

98 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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PINE GROVE VILLA

75 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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OAK LANE MOBILE HOME PARK

60 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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PATRICIA LAKE MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY

56 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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FISHERMANS PARADISE MHP

54 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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ACORN ACRES MHP

52 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above legal limit
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HILLY HAVEN LLC

45 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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WEST GATE ESTATES MOBILE HMS

43 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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MARSHVIEW TERRACE

40 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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MEADOWBROOK MOBILE HOME PARK

39 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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COULEE MANOR TRAILER PARK

39 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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WILLOW LANE ESTATES

34 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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KEYES LAKE MOBILE HOME PARK

30 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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Other cities in Portage County

Water quality reports for nearby Wisconsin communities.

Frequently asked questions

Is Stevens Point, WI tap water safe to drink?
Stevens Point tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 18 above independent health guidelines. 18 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radon, Radium. 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 Stevens Point water?
Monitoring has detected 18 contaminants in Stevens Point's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radon, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Metolachlor, Trichlorotrifluoroethane Freon, Cadmium, Nitrite, Toluene, Barium. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 18 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Stevens Point water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Stevens Point'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.
Is Stevens Point water hard?
Yes. Stevens Point water has a hardness of 140 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 Stevens Point get its drinking water?
Stevens Point's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Stevens Point is served by 19 water systems, the largest being STEVENS POINT WATERWORKS (serving 26,717 people).

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