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Water Quality Report

Magnolia, MN

Rock County · 214 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

640

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Magnolia drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 5 others. Water hardness is 640 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Magnolia 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
Nitrate4.9 / 10 mg/L
49% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0005 / 0.01 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium1.1 / 5 pCi/L
21% of EPA limit
Uranium31.8 / 30 ug/L
106% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes26.7 / 80 ug/L
33% of EPA limit
20% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Magnolia, MN tap water safe to drink?
Magnolia tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Uranium. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Magnolia water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Magnolia's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Uranium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Magnolia water hard?
Yes. Magnolia water has a hardness of 640 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 Magnolia get its drinking water?
Magnolia'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. Magnolia is served by one water system: Magnolia.

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