Skip to content

Water Quality Report

Glenville, MN

Freeborn County · 566 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

340

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Glenville drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, and 2 others. Water hardness is 340 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Glenville 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
Nitrate1.1 / 10 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Radium4.6 / 5 pCi/L
92% of EPA limit
Uranium0.5075 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes0.94 / 80 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
2% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Other cities in Freeborn County

Water quality reports for nearby Minnesota communities.

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenville, MN tap water safe to drink?
Glenville tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Glenville water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Glenville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Glenville water hard?
Yes. Glenville water has a hardness of 340 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Glenville get its drinking water?
Glenville'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. Glenville is served by one water system: Glenville.

Check your water quality

Enter your address for a detailed report specific to your water system.

On a private well? Search your address for nearby groundwater monitoring data.

Free water assessment in Glenville.

Schedule an onsite consultation.