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Water Quality Report

Motley, MN

Morrison County · 682 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Motley drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 3 others.

Contaminants detected in Motley water

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

Lead0.002 / 0.015 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Radium0.2 / 5 pCi/L
4% of EPA limit
3% of EPA limit
10% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)2.2 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Fluoride0.55 / 4 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Motley, MN tap water safe to drink?
Motley 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. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Motley water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Motley's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Motley get its drinking water?
Motley'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. Motley is served by one water system: Motley.

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