The Prescott water utility was established in 1914.  Our water is pumped from two aquifers: Jordan Sandstone and St. Lawrence-Franconia.  Our water is removed from these ground water sources using three production wells located within the City.

  Well 2 Well 3 Well 4 North Tower South Tower
Location Corner of Walnut
and Flora

Hilton
Street

 Dexter
Street		 Dexter
Street		 Dexter
Street
Year Constructed 1959 1971 1999 1976 1998
Capacity 500 gallons
per minute		 1,000 gallons
per minute		 1,000 gallons
per minute		 250,000 gallons 250,000 gallons

Our water department has one employee and we contract with SL Serco Inc. for quarterly meter reading.

The Utilities' hardness of water is 24.3 grains per gallon/416.4 parts per million. Other water facts:

  • Fluoride 1.09 parts per million
  • Chlorine .61 parts per million (residual)
  • Iron less than .05 parts per million
  • Flow rate .560 million gallons per day
  • Chlorine and Fluoride are added to the water

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
  • All readings were taken at the Water Tower at 22 feet

2010 Consumer Confidence Report - This report 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:  http://psc.wi.gov/