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Water Quality Report

Troy Center, WI

Walworth County · 170 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

340

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Troy Center 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, Arsenic, Copper, and 6 others. Water hardness is 340 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Troy Center 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
Nitrate0.09 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0028 / 0.01 mg/L
28% of EPA limit
Copper48 / 1300 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Radium1.5 / 5 pCi/L
31% of EPA limit
Uranium0.134 / 30 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation3.5 / 15 pCi/L
23% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0019 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.11 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Barium0.11 / 2 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Troy Center, WI tap water safe to drink?
Troy Center 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. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium. 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 Troy Center water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Troy Center's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Nickel, Fluoride, Barium. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Troy Center water hard?
Yes. Troy Center water has a hardness of 340 mg/L (very 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 Troy Center get its drinking water?
Troy Center'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. Troy Center is served by one water system: TROY CENTER SANITARY DISTRICT.

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