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Water Quality Report

Wauzeka, WI

Crawford County · 711 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

280

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Wauzeka drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 280 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Wauzeka water

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

Lead0.0013 / 0.015 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.246 / 10 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Copper217 / 1300 ug/L
17% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes6.4 / 80 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)11.2 / 60 ug/L
19% of EPA limit
Mercury (inorganic)0.0001 / 0.002 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Barium0.103 / 2 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.31 / 4 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Styrene0.46 / 100 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Wauzeka

WAUZEKA WATERWORKS

711 servedGroundwater9 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Wauzeka, WI tap water safe to drink?
Wauzeka tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Wauzeka water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Wauzeka's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Mercury (inorganic), Barium, Fluoride, Styrene. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Wauzeka water have PFAS?
Wauzeka'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.
Is Wauzeka water hard?
Yes. Wauzeka water has a hardness of 280 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 Wauzeka get its drinking water?
Wauzeka'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. Wauzeka is served by one water system: WAUZEKA WATERWORKS.

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