Water Quality Report
Franklin, MN
Renville County · 496 residents · 1 water system
7
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Franklin drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 3 others.
Contaminants detected in Franklin water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin, MN tap water safe to drink?
Franklin 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. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, 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 Franklin water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Franklin's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Barium. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Franklin get its drinking water?
Franklin'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. Franklin is served by one water system: Franklin.
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