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Water Quality Report

Darwin, MN

Meeker County · 350 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Darwin drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others.

Contaminants detected in Darwin water

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

Lead0.006 / 0.015 mg/L
40% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.52 / 10 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0037 / 0.01 mg/L
37% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes30.2 / 80 ug/L
38% of EPA limit
25% of EPA limit
Fluoride1 / 4 mg/L
25% of EPA limit
Mercury (inorganic)0.00004 / 0.002 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.3 / 2 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Darwin, MN tap water safe to drink?
Darwin 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. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Darwin water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Darwin's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Mercury (inorganic), Barium. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Darwin get its drinking water?
Darwin'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. Darwin is served by one water system: Darwin.

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