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Water Quality Report

Carlos, MN

Douglas County · 492 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Carlos 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, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 2 others.

Contaminants detected in Carlos 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
Nitrate0.23 / 10 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes21.1 / 80 ug/L
26% of EPA limit
33% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.81 / 4 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)0.39 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carlos, MN tap water safe to drink?
Carlos tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Carlos water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Carlos's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Carlos get its drinking water?
Carlos'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. Carlos is served by one water system: Carlos.

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