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Water Quality Report

Mclean, MN

Beltrami County · 60 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Mclean drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Barium. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Mclean water.

Contaminants detected in Mclean 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
Nitrate4.4 / 10 mg/L
44% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)1.3 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Barium0.02 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mclean, MN tap water safe to drink?
Mclean tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Barium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Mclean water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Mclean's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Barium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Mclean water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Mclean'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 Mclean get its drinking water?
Mclean'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. Mclean is served by one water system: Pines Mobile Estates.

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