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Water Quality Report

Center City, MN

Chisago County · 305 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Center City drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 3 others.

Contaminants detected in Center City water

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

Lead0.001 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0016 / 0.01 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Radium1.3 / 5 pCi/L
26% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)6.4 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Center City, MN tap water safe to drink?
Center City tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Trichloroethylene. 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 Center City water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Center City's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Center City get its drinking water?
Center City'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. Center City is served by one water system: Center City.

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