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Water Quality Report

Wild Rose, WI

Waushara County · 60 residents · 1 water system

3

Contaminants detected

2

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Wild Rose drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Wild Rose water.

Contaminants detected in Wild Rose water

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

Lead0.0019 / 0.015 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.6 / 10 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Copper217 / 1300 ug/L
17% of EPA limit
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wild Rose, WI tap water safe to drink?
Wild Rose 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. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper. 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 Wild Rose water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Wild Rose's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Wild Rose water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Wild Rose'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 Wild Rose get its drinking water?
Wild Rose'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. Wild Rose is served by one water system: PINELAND PARK 1.

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