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Water Quality Report

Stratford, WI

Marathon County · 1,643 residents · 1 water system

12

Contaminants detected

6

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Stratford drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 8 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Stratford water.

Contaminants detected in Stratford water

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

Lead0.0033 / 0.015 mg/L
22% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.7 / 10 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Copper360 / 1300 ug/L
28% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes22.1 / 80 ug/L
28% of EPA limit
6% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.017 / 3 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0034 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Selenium0.0013 / 0.05 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)2.7 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Barium0.11 / 2 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.15 / 4 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Dibromomethane0.26 ug/L
UnregulatedVOC
PFAS (6 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stratford, WI tap water safe to drink?
Stratford 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. 12 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 Stratford water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Stratford's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Selenium, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Barium, Fluoride, Dibromomethane. Additionally, 6 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Stratford water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 PFAS compounds have been detected in Stratford'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 Stratford get its drinking water?
Stratford'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. Stratford is served by one water system: STRATFORD WATERWORKS.

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