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Water Quality Report

Holdingford, MN

Stearns County · 770 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

6

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Holdingford drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 3 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Holdingford water.

Contaminants detected in Holdingford 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
Nitrate2 / 10 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Copper2.5 / 1.3 mg/L
150% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes11.4 / 80 ug/L
14% of EPA limit
14% of EPA limit
PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)1.2 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)5.5 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (6 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holdingford, MN tap water safe to drink?
Holdingford tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 7 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 Holdingford water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Holdingford's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 6 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Holdingford water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 PFAS compounds have been detected in Holdingford's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Holdingford get its drinking water?
Holdingford'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. Holdingford is served by one water system: Holdingford.

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