Hayward Tap Water Quality Report
Hayward's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
2 other systems serving parts of Hayward report results above guidelines — check which system bills you. HAYWARD AREA MEM HOSPITAL (3 above guidelines), S AND J WILD RIVER MHP (1 above guidelines)
Water system
HAYWARD WATER UTILITY
3 other systems also serve parts of Hayward. 1 other system is listed for Hayward. See their figures
People Served
2,340
Health-based violations since 2020
0
HAYWARD WATER UTILITY. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Aug 2022 · HAYWARD WATER UTILITY
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Hayward Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Hayward's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
HAYWARD WATER UTILITY, Hayward's water system, serves 2,340 people. 3 other systems also serve parts of Hayward. 1 other system is listed for Hayward. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to HAYWARD WATER UTILITY's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for HAYWARD WATER UTILITY is from Aug 2022.
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Hayward Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Hayward, WI
We read Hayward, WI’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 93 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Fluoride in Hayward's water
DRY TOWN
PWSID 055295310
No fluoride level in our data for DRY TOWN. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
HAYWARD WATER UTILITY
PWSID WI8580532
HAYWARD WATER UTILITY reported 0.712 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
S AND J WILD RIVER MHP
PWSID WI8580535
No fluoride level in our data for S AND J WILD RIVER MHP. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
HAYWARD AREA MEM HOSPITAL
PWSID WI8581004
HAYWARD AREA MEM HOSPITAL reported 0.145 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
LUEDTKES MOBILE HOME PARK
PWSID WI8580537
LUEDTKES MOBILE HOME PARK reported 0.11 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
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Recommended Water Filters for Hayward
Based on Hayward's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO401
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO301
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Hayward's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Hayward includes iron — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Hayward, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Hayward? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Sawyer County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Hayward
Hayward's tap water measures 7.0 grains per gallon (120.0 mg/L) — moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for 7.0 gpg water in Hayward — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Wisconsin as a whole, read water softener cost in Wisconsin — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hayward Tap Water
Hayward's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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