Koochiching County · 5,637 residents · 1 water system
7
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
International Falls drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Trichloroethylene, and 3 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in International Falls water
7 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Is International Falls, MN tap water safe to drink?
International Falls 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. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene. 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 International Falls water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in International Falls's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does International Falls water have PFAS?
International Falls'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 International Falls get its drinking water?
International Falls's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Minnesota Department of Health and EPA requirements before distribution. International Falls is served by one water system: International Falls.
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