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PFAS in Grafton, WI Drinking Water

PFAS data for Grafton, Wisconsin · 19,040 residents · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of PFAS in Grafton, Wisconsin: PFAS carries a high health-risk designation.

Over the past reporting period, water systems in Grafton, Wisconsin have recorded PFAS at detectable concentrations in EPA compliance samples.

4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually)
EPA MCL
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO

PFAS in Grafton Tap Water

This analysis covers 19,040 residents across 1 ZIP code in Grafton.

Is PFAS in Grafton Water Safe?

PFAS levels in parts of Grafton exceed the EPA MCL of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or granular activated carbon filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

Health Effects of PFAS

  • Increased risk of kidney and testicular cancer
  • Thyroid disease and immune system suppression
  • Reproductive problems and reduced fertility
  • Elevated cholesterol and liver effects
  • Developmental effects in infants and children

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (2024).

How PFAS Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Firefighting foam (AFFF) used at military bases and airports
  • Industrial manufacturing (non-stick coatings, stain-resistant fabrics)
  • Wastewater treatment plants that receive industrial discharge
  • Landfill leachate from PFAS-containing consumer products

What to Do About PFAS in Grafton Water

  1. Install a reverse osmosis system (most effective — removes 90%+ of PFAS)
  2. Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters remove some PFAS compounds
  3. Look for NSF 53 or NSF 58 certification specifically tested for PFAS
  4. Pitcher filters with activated carbon provide partial reduction

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for pfas removal.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). PFAS in Grafton, WI Drinking Water. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/grafton-wi/
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Page version: August 2026.

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