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Water Quality Report

Blooming Prairie, MN

Steele County · 1,987 residents · 1 water system

3

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Blooming Prairie drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium.

Contaminants detected in Blooming Prairie water

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

Lead0.008 / 0.015 mg/L
53% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.1 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Radium1.7 / 5 pCi/L
34% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blooming Prairie, MN tap water safe to drink?
Blooming Prairie 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. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium. 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 Blooming Prairie water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Blooming Prairie's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Blooming Prairie get its drinking water?
Blooming Prairie'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. Blooming Prairie is served by one water system: Blooming Prairie.

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