Wisconsin Rapids drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 7 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Wisconsin Rapids water. Water hardness is 55 mg/L (soft), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Wisconsin Rapids water
11 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Wisconsin Rapids tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 4 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium. 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 Wisconsin Rapids water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Wisconsin Rapids's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Barium, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Hexachlorocyclopentadiene. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Wisconsin Rapids water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Wisconsin Rapids'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 Rapids get its drinking water?
Wisconsin Rapids'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 Rapids is served by 3 water systems, the largest being WIS RAPIDS WATER WORKS & LIGHTING COMM (serving 20,000 people).
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