Water Quality Report
Milaca, MN
Mille Lacs County · 3,263 residents · 2 water systems
6
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Milaca 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, Arsenic, Radium, and 2 others.
Contaminants detected in Milaca 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
Nitrate2 / 10 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0005 / 0.01 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium0.55 / 5 pCi/L
11% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes10.8 / 80 ug/L
14% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)4.7 / 60 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Milaca, MN tap water safe to drink?
Milaca 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. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Milaca water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Milaca's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Milaca get its drinking water?
Milaca'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. Milaca is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Milaca (serving 3,043 people).
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