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Water Quality Report

Grand Meadow, MN

Mower County · 1,154 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

290

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Grand Meadow 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, Total Trihalomethanes, and 2 others. Water hardness is 290 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Grand Meadow 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
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Radium1.7 / 5 pCi/L
34% of EPA limit
6% of EPA limit
4% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.7 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Meadow, MN tap water safe to drink?
Grand Meadow tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, 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 Grand Meadow water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Grand Meadow's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Grand Meadow water hard?
Yes. Grand Meadow water has a hardness of 290 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 Grand Meadow get its drinking water?
Grand Meadow'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. Grand Meadow is served by one water system: Grand Meadow.

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