Stearns County · 2,909 residents · 2 water systems
6
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Albany drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes, and 2 others.
Contaminants detected in Albany water
6 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Albany tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Albany water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Albany's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Albany get its drinking water?
Albany's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Minnesota Department of Health and EPA requirements before distribution. Albany is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Albany (serving 2,805 people).
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