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Water Quality Report

Dilworth, MN

Clay County · 4,918 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

2

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Dilworth drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 6 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Dilworth water.

Contaminants detected in Dilworth 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
Nitrate0.2 / 10 mg/L
2% 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 Trihalomethanes0.88 / 80 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
8% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)0.0054 ug/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Lithium90 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dilworth, MN tap water safe to drink?
Dilworth 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. 10 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 Dilworth water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Dilworth's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Lithium. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Dilworth water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Dilworth'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 Dilworth get its drinking water?
Dilworth's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Minnesota Department of Health and EPA requirements before distribution. Dilworth is served by one water system: Dilworth.

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