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Water Quality Report

Altura, MN

Winona County · 553 residents · 2 water systems

8

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

5

Above health guidelines

Altura drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, and 4 others.

Contaminants detected in Altura water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.005 / 0.015 mg/L
33% of EPA limit
Nitrate7.5 / 10 mg/L
75% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
7% of EPA limit
4% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)5.3 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Fluoride0.7 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Altura, MN tap water safe to drink?
Altura tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 5 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Altura water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Altura's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Fluoride. 5 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Altura get its drinking water?
Altura'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. Altura is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Altura (serving 493 people).

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