Columbia County · 3,507 residents · 5 water systems
15
Contaminants detected
4
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
3
Above legal limits
7
Above health guidelines
Wisconsin Dells drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 15 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 11 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Wisconsin Dells water.
Contaminants detected in Wisconsin Dells water
15 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Wisconsin Dells tap water has 3 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 7 above independent health guidelines. 15 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Wisconsin Dells water?
Monitoring has detected 15 contaminants in Wisconsin Dells's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Nickel, Fluoride, Deethylatrazine, Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFPeS (Perfluoropentane Sulfonate), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), Nitrite. Additionally, 4 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 of these are above EPA legal limits. 7 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Wisconsin Dells water have PFAS?
Yes. 4 PFAS compounds have been detected in Wisconsin Dells'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 Wisconsin Dells get its drinking water?
Wisconsin Dells'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. Wisconsin Dells is served by 5 water systems, the largest being WISCONSIN DELLS WATERWORKS (serving 3,232 people).
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