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Water Quality Report

New Auburn, MN

Sibley County · 456 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

New Auburn 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, Arsenic, Copper, and 3 others.

Contaminants detected in New Auburn water

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

Lead0.001 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.32 / 10 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0028 / 0.01 mg/L
28% of EPA limit
Copper2 / 1.3 mg/L
150% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes59.3 / 80 ug/L
74% of EPA limit
59% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.61 / 4 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is New Auburn, MN tap water safe to drink?
New Auburn tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 New Auburn water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in New Auburn's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does New Auburn get its drinking water?
New Auburn'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. New Auburn is served by one water system: New Auburn.

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