Water Quality Report
Wonewoc, WI
Juneau County · 758 residents · 1 water system
14
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Wonewoc drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 14 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 10 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Wonewoc water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0016 / 0.015 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.64 / 10 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Copper140 / 1300 ug/L
11% of EPA limit
Radium2.1 / 5 pCi/L
42% of EPA limit
Uranium0.728 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Gross Alpha Radiation3.9 / 15 pCi/L
26% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes5.5 / 80 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)0.95 / 60 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0022 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.808 / 4 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Toluene0.29 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Beryllium0.000076 / 0.004 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Chromium (total)0.0012 / 0.1 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Barium0.041 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Wonewoc
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wonewoc, WI tap water safe to drink?
Wonewoc tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 14 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 Wonewoc water?
Monitoring has detected 14 contaminants in Wonewoc's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, Toluene, Beryllium, Chromium (total), Barium. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Wonewoc water have PFAS?
Wonewoc'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.
Where does Wonewoc get its drinking water?
Wonewoc'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. Wonewoc is served by one water system: WONEWOC WATERWORKS.
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