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Water Quality Report

Lake Bronson, MN

Kittson County · 2,945 residents · 2 water systems

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Lake Bronson 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, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 3 others.

Contaminants detected in Lake Bronson 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 Trihalomethanes65.2 / 80 ug/L
81% of EPA limit
71% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.69 / 4 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)0.22 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Barium0.19 / 2 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Bronson, MN tap water safe to drink?
Lake Bronson 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. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. 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 Lake Bronson water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Lake Bronson's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Barium. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Lake Bronson get its drinking water?
Lake Bronson'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. Lake Bronson is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Kittson Marshall Water (serving 2,752 people).

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