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Water Quality Report

Weyerhaeuser, WI

Rusk County · 238 residents · 1 water system

12

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

128

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Weyerhaeuser drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 8 others. Water hardness is 128 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Weyerhaeuser water

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

Lead0.00086 / 0.015 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.096 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0016 / 0.01 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Copper500 / 1300 ug/L
38% of EPA limit
Radium0.808 / 5 pCi/L
16% of EPA limit
Uranium0.185 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation0.437 / 15 pCi/L
3% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes44.6 / 80 ug/L
56% of EPA limit
63% of EPA limit
Xylenes0.88 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.014 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.17 / 4 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Weyerhaeuser, WI tap water safe to drink?
Weyerhaeuser 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. 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium. 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 Weyerhaeuser water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Weyerhaeuser's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes, Barium, Fluoride. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Weyerhaeuser water hard?
Yes. Weyerhaeuser water has a hardness of 128 mg/L (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 Weyerhaeuser get its drinking water?
Weyerhaeuser'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. Weyerhaeuser is served by one water system: WEYERHAEUSER WATERWORKS.

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