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Water Quality Report

Kinney, MN

St. Louis County · 154 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Kinney drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Kinney water.

Contaminants detected in Kinney 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
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes21.6 / 80 ug/L
27% of EPA limit
11% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)2 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Fluoride0.53 / 4 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)0.42 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFPeS (Perfluoropentane Sulfonate)1.8 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kinney, MN tap water safe to drink?
Kinney tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Kinney water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Kinney's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Fluoride, PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), PFPeS (Perfluoropentane Sulfonate). Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Kinney water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Kinney'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 Kinney get its drinking water?
Kinney'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. Kinney is served by one water system: Kinney.

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