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Water Quality Report

Bricelyn, MN

Faribault County · 359 residents · 1 water system

5

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

360

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Bricelyn drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 1 others. Water hardness is 360 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Bricelyn water

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

Lead0.003 / 0.015 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.1 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes0.68 / 80 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.31 / 4 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bricelyn, MN tap water safe to drink?
Bricelyn 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. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. 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 Bricelyn water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Bricelyn's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Bricelyn water hard?
Yes. Bricelyn water has a hardness of 360 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Bricelyn get its drinking water?
Bricelyn'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. Bricelyn is served by one water system: Bricelyn.

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