Deer River 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, Radium, and 4 others.
Contaminants detected in Deer River water
8 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Deer River tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 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, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Deer River water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Deer River's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Deer River get its drinking water?
Deer River'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. Deer River is served by one water system: Deer River.
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