Union Grove drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, and 7 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Union Grove water.
Contaminants detected in Union Grove water
11 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Union Grove tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 5 above independent health guidelines. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Union Grove water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Union Grove's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Gross Beta, Barium, Fluoride, Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 5 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Union Grove water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Union Grove'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 Union Grove get its drinking water?
Union Grove'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. Union Grove is served by 2 water systems, the largest being UNION GROVE WATERWORKS (serving 4,900 people).
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