Water
The Prescott Water Utility was established in 1914. Our water is pumped from 2 aquifers: Jordan Sandstone, and St. Lawrence-Franconia. Our water is removed from these ground water sources using 3 production wells and stored in 2 water towers located within the city:
Municipal Water is regulated by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
| Production Well |
Year Constructed |
Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Well 2 | 1959 | 500 Gallons/Minute |
| Well 3 |
1971 | 1,000 Gallons/Minute |
| Well 4 |
1999 | 1,000 Gallons/Minute |
| North Tower |
1976 | 250,000 Gallons |
| South Tower |
1998 | 250,000 Gallons |
Water Facts
The utility's hardness of water is 24.3 grains per gallon/416.4 parts per million. Other water facts:- Fluoride: 1.09 parts per million
- Chlorine: 0.61 parts per million (residual)
- Iron: less than 0.05 parts per million
- Flow Rate: 3.6 million gallons per day
- Chlorine and Fluoride are added to the water
Water Pressure
Water pressure per square inch is dependent on where you live in the city:- Dexter and Glenridge: 57 psi static and 55 psi residual
- Walnut and Flora: 103 psi static and 98 psi residual
- Kinnickinnic and Second: 84 psi static and 81 psi residual
Consumer Confidence Report
The Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) is designed to inform you about the quality of water and services we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We are committed to improving the water treatment process and protecting our water resources.Municipal Water is regulated by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.