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Water Quality Report

Waite Park, WI

Stearns County · 8,354 residents · 1 water system

5

Contaminants detected

8

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Waite Park drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Pfhxa, Pfhpa, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), and 1 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Waite Park water.

Contaminants detected in Waite Park water

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

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Pfhxa0.008 ug/L
Unregulated
Pfhpa0.0036 ug/L
Unregulated
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)0.012 ug/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Pfpea0.012 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (8 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Waite Park, WI tap water safe to drink?
Waite Park tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Pfhxa, Pfhpa, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Pfpea. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Waite Park water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Waite Park's water supply: Lead, Pfhxa, Pfhpa, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Pfpea. Additionally, 8 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Waite Park water have PFAS?
Yes. 8 PFAS compounds have been detected in Waite Park'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 Waite Park get its drinking water?
Waite Park'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. Waite Park is served by one water system: Waite Park.

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