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Water Quality Report

Delano, MN

Wright County · 7,500 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Delano drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 5 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Delano water.

Contaminants detected in Delano 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
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0005 / 0.01 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium0.5 / 5 pCi/L
10% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes35.2 / 80 ug/L
44% of EPA limit
30% of EPA limit
Lithium13 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Delano, MN tap water safe to drink?
Delano 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. 9 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 Delano water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Delano's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Delano water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Delano'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 Delano get its drinking water?
Delano'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. Delano is served by one water system: Delano Municipal Utilities.

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