Otter Tail County · 1,287 residents · 1 water system
7
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
New York Mills 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 York Mills water
7 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
New York Mills tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium. 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 York Mills water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in New York Mills's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does New York Mills get its drinking water?
New York Mills'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 York Mills is served by one water system: New York Mills.
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