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Water Quality Report

Fertile, MN

Polk County · 789 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Fertile drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Contaminants detected in Fertile 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
Nitrate0.3 / 10 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes0.76 / 80 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)1.9 / 60 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Fertile

Fertile

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fertile, MN tap water safe to drink?
Fertile tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Fertile water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Fertile's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Fertile get its drinking water?
Fertile'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. Fertile is served by one water system: Fertile.

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