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Water Quality Report

Crosslake, MN

Crow Wing County · 130 residents · 2 water systems

5

Contaminants detected

4

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Crosslake 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, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), and 1 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Crosslake water.

Contaminants detected in Crosslake 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
Nitrate1.5 / 10 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)0.65 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)0.3 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Mercury (inorganic)0.00006 / 0.002 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
PFAS (4 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crosslake, MN tap water safe to drink?
Crosslake tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), Mercury (inorganic). 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 Crosslake water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Crosslake's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), Mercury (inorganic). Additionally, 4 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Crosslake water have PFAS?
Yes. 4 PFAS compounds have been detected in Crosslake's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Crosslake get its drinking water?
Crosslake'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. Crosslake is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Chatham Park (serving 85 people).

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