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Water Quality Report

Grand Rapids, MN

Itasca County · 11,551 residents · 4 water systems

5

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Grand Rapids drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 1 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Grand Rapids water

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

Lead0.004 / 0.015 mg/L
27% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.3 / 10 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Copper1.5 / 1.3 mg/L
117% of EPA limit
40% of EPA limit
32% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Rapids, MN tap water safe to drink?
Grand Rapids tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Grand Rapids water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Grand Rapids's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Grand Rapids water have PFAS?
Grand Rapids's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does Grand Rapids get its drinking water?
Grand Rapids'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 Rapids is served by 4 water systems, the largest being Grand Rapids (serving 11,346 people).

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