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Water Quality Report

Greenfield, MN

Hennepin County · 313 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Greenfield 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, Copper, Radium, and 2 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Greenfield water

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

Lead0.001 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper1.5 / 1.3 mg/L
112% of EPA limit
Radium1.5 / 5 pCi/L
30% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes28.1 / 80 ug/L
35% of EPA limit
29% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Greenfield, MN tap water safe to drink?
Greenfield tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Greenfield water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Greenfield's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Greenfield water have PFAS?
Greenfield'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 Greenfield get its drinking water?
Greenfield'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. Greenfield is served by one water system: Greenfield.

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