Water Quality Report
Badger, MN
Roseau County · 434 residents · 1 water system
13
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Badger drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 9 others.
Contaminants detected in Badger water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.1 / 10 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0005 / 0.01 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Copper1.4 / 1.3 mg/L
108% of EPA limit
Radium1.4 / 5 pCi/L
27% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes26.4 / 80 ug/L
33% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)9 / 60 ug/L
15% of EPA limit
Barium0.04 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.48 / 4 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)0.72 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.47 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Badger, MN tap water safe to drink?
Badger tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Badger water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Badger's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Badger get its drinking water?
Badger'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. Badger is served by one water system: Badger.
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