Water Quality Report
Wabeno, WI
Forest County · 750 residents · 1 water system
6
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Wabeno drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 2 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Wabeno water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.00075 / 0.015 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.45 / 10 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0022 / 0.01 mg/L
22% of EPA limit
Radium0.303 / 5 pCi/L
6% of EPA limit
Uranium2.5 / 30 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.037 / 15 pCi/L
0% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wabeno, WI tap water safe to drink?
Wabeno 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. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, 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 Wabeno water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Wabeno's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Wabeno water have PFAS?
Wabeno'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 Wabeno get its drinking water?
Wabeno'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. Wabeno is served by one water system: WABENO SANITARY DIST 1.
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