Chippewa Falls
WI

Is Chippewa Falls, WI Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Chippewa Falls, WI tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.

2Water systems
2ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaEau Claire, WI
Latest data2023-10-17

Where Does Chippewa Falls Get Its Water?

Water in Chippewa Falls, WI is provided by 2 public water systems: CHIPPEWA FALLS WATERWORKS and LAKE HALLIE WATERWORKS VILLAGE OF.

How Is Chippewa Falls Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine. Treatment includes air stripping, conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), groundwater disinfection and ion exchange.

What's in Chippewa Falls Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Chippewa Falls public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 1 ZIP Within guideline
HFPO-DA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Chippewa Falls

Current EPA monitoring data for Chippewa Falls shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chippewa Falls Tap Water

Is Chippewa Falls tap water safe to drink?

Chippewa Falls tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.

What contaminants are in Chippewa Falls tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Chippewa Falls water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Chippewa Falls get its drinking water?

Chippewa Falls receives water from 2 public water systems, including CHIPPEWA FALLS WATERWORKS.

Do I need a water filter in Chippewa Falls?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Chippewa Falls. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Chippewa Falls tap water tested?

Public water systems in Chippewa Falls are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2023-10-17.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Chippewa Falls

Water utilities serving Chippewa Falls, WI

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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