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Water Quality Report

Lyle, MN

Mower County · 521 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

270

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Lyle 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, Uranium, and 2 others. Water hardness is 270 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Lyle 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
Nitrate0.15 / 10 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Radium3.1 / 5 pCi/L
63% of EPA limit
Uranium0.4478 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
7% of EPA limit
2% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lyle, MN tap water safe to drink?
Lyle tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Lyle water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Lyle's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Lyle water hard?
Yes. Lyle water has a hardness of 270 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Lyle get its drinking water?
Lyle'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. Lyle is served by one water system: Lyle.

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