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Water Quality Report

Hatfield, MN

Pipestone County · 54 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

540

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Hatfield 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, Arsenic, Radium, and 2 others. Water hardness is 540 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Hatfield water

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

Lead0.002 / 0.015 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Nitrate7.5 / 10 mg/L
75% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0024 / 0.01 mg/L
24% of EPA limit
Radium0.5 / 5 pCi/L
10% of EPA limit
19% of EPA limit
14% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hatfield, MN tap water safe to drink?
Hatfield tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, 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 Hatfield water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Hatfield's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Hatfield water hard?
Yes. Hatfield water has a hardness of 540 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 Hatfield get its drinking water?
Hatfield'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. Hatfield is served by one water system: Hatfield Municipal Water Supply.

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