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Water Quality Report

Tony, WI

Rusk County · 105 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

180

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Tony drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 5 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Tony water. Water hardness is 180 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Tony water

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

Lead0.0013 / 0.015 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.89 / 10 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Copper490 / 1300 ug/L
38% of EPA limit
Radium0.841 / 5 pCi/L
17% of EPA limit
Uranium1.3 / 30 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Barium0.028 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Nitrite0.05 / 1 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.11 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.59 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Tony

TONY WATERWORKS

105 servedGroundwater9 contaminants3 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Tony, WI tap water safe to drink?
Tony 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. 9 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 and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Tony water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Tony's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Barium, Nitrite, Fluoride, 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 Tony water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Tony'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 Tony water hard?
Yes. Tony water has a hardness of 180 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 Tony get its drinking water?
Tony'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. Tony is served by one water system: TONY WATERWORKS.

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