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Water Quality Report

Garfield, MN

Douglas County · 457 residents · 2 water systems

8

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Garfield 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, Radium, Trichloroethylene, and 4 others.

Contaminants detected in Garfield water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.002 / 0.015 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Radium2.7 / 5 pCi/L
54% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
1% of EPA limit
4% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.77 / 4 mg/L
19% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Garfield, MN tap water safe to drink?
Garfield 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, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene. 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 Garfield water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Garfield's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Garfield get its drinking water?
Garfield'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. Garfield is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Garfield (serving 350 people).

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