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Water Quality Report

Verona, WI

Dane County · 14,030 residents · 1 water system

20

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

330

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Verona drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 20 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 16 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Verona water. Water hardness is 330 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Verona water

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

Lead0.0029 / 0.015 mg/L
19% of EPA limit
Nitrate7.7 / 10 mg/L
77% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0014 / 0.01 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Copper3.4 / 1300 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Radon264 pCi/L
UnregulatedRadionuclide
Radium1.2 / 5 pCi/L
24% of EPA limit
Uranium0.446 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.119 / 15 pCi/L
1% of EPA limit
8% of EPA limit
2% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.091 / 3 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0029 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Xylenes0.38 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.6 / 4 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Barium0.032 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Styrene0.28 / 100 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Antimony0.0013 / 0.006 mg/L
21% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.0021 / 0.1 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Ethylbenzene0.13 / 700 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Gross Beta3 / 50 pCi/L
6% of EPA limit
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Verona, WI tap water safe to drink?
Verona 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. 20 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radon. 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 Verona water?
Monitoring has detected 20 contaminants in Verona's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radon, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Xylenes, Fluoride, Barium, Styrene, Antimony, Chromium (total), Ethylbenzene, Gross Beta. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Verona water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Verona'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 Verona water hard?
Yes. Verona water has a hardness of 330 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 Verona get its drinking water?
Verona'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. Verona is served by one water system: VERONA WATERWORKS.

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