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Water Quality Report

Strum, WI

Trempealeau County · 1,100 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Strum drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Strum water

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

Lead0.0008 / 0.015 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.054 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Copper11 / 1300 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
9% of EPA limit
4% of EPA limit
Xylenes0.42 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.8 / 4 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Barium0.0015 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Strum, WI tap water safe to drink?
Strum tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 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 Strum water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Strum's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes, Fluoride, Barium. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Strum water have PFAS?
Strum'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 Strum get its drinking water?
Strum'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. Strum is served by one water system: STRUM WATERWORKS.

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