Is Eau Claire tap water safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested July 2023

Can you drink the tap water in Eau Claire?

Eau Claire tap water has 2 detected contaminants, currently below EPA limits (tested July 2023). PFBS measured closest to the threshold. See the full compound-by-compound report.

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NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.

Detected contaminants are below EPA limits. A certified filter adds an extra layer of protection.

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The health risk for Eau Claire

PFAS traces were detected in local water tests, though levels are currently below EPA limits. Since no amount of PFAS is considered completely safe by health researchers, a certified filter adds a meaningful layer of protection — especially for children.

PFAS or other chemicals detected; no confirmed exceedances in multiple samples.

PFBS concentration (µg/L) July 2023

0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L

0.003 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

0.003 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

100% of limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.003 µg/L

Add a Layer of Protection for Eau Claire Tap Water

PFBS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected below EPA limits. A certified filter can still add an extra layer of protection.

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Under-sink RO system

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System

8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.

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Most elevated compounds

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFBS Tested: July 2023 · 500	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	100% of limit
PFHxS Tested: July 2023 · 500	0.009 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	91% of limit

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500 · Tested: July 2023

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFBS	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	100% of limit
PFHxS	0.009 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	91% of limit
lithium	<9.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	Below limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxA	<0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	Below limit
PFBA	<0.005 µg/L	6 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFPeA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)

Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (4:2 FTS: 0,003 µg/L)

Last tested July 2023

Last page update 2026-03-31

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