Water Quality Report
Hamburg, MN
Carver County · 530 residents · 1 water system
12
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
4
Above health guidelines
Hamburg drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 8 others.
Contaminants detected in Hamburg water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.003 / 0.015 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0005 / 0.01 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium0.5 / 5 pCi/L
10% of EPA limit
Uranium0.9552 / 30 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes0.98 / 80 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)4.9 / 60 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)2 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Fluoride0.58 / 4 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Barium0.07 / 2 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hamburg, MN tap water safe to drink?
Hamburg tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 4 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Uranium. 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 Hamburg water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Hamburg's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Uranium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Fluoride, Barium. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Hamburg get its drinking water?
Hamburg'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. Hamburg is served by one water system: Hamburg.
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