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Water Quality Report

Kettle River, MN

Carlton County · 168 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Kettle River 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, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 2 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Kettle River water.

Contaminants detected in Kettle River 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
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Radium0.8 / 5 pCi/L
16% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes65.1 / 80 ug/L
81% of EPA limit
29% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.59 / 4 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kettle River, MN tap water safe to drink?
Kettle River tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Kettle River water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Kettle River's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Kettle River water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Kettle River'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 Kettle River get its drinking water?
Kettle River'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. Kettle River is served by one water system: Kettle River.

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