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Water Quality Report

Moose Lake, MN

Carlton County · 3,488 residents · 3 water systems

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

5

Above health guidelines

Moose Lake 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 Moose Lake water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.005 / 0.015 mg/L
33% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.7 / 10 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0005 / 0.01 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium0.5 / 5 pCi/L
10% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)2.8 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Fluoride0.62 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Moose Lake, MN tap water safe to drink?
Moose Lake tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 5 contaminants are 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, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). 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 Moose Lake water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Moose Lake's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Fluoride. 5 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Moose Lake get its drinking water?
Moose Lake'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. Moose Lake is served by 3 water systems, the largest being Moose Lake (serving 1,782 people).

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