Water Quality Report
Wales, WI
Waukesha County · 474 residents · 1 water system
8
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Wales drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 4 others.
Contaminants detected in Wales water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.00015 / 0.015 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.16 / 10 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Copper69 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium1.5 / 5 pCi/L
29% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation4.8 / 15 pCi/L
32% of EPA limit
Nickel0.002 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.09 / 2 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.46 / 4 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wales, WI tap water safe to drink?
Wales tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Wales water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Wales's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Nickel, Barium, Fluoride. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Wales get its drinking water?
Wales'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. Wales is served by one water system: BRANDYBROOK SUBDIVISION.
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