Norwood Young America 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, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 2 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Norwood Young America water.
Contaminants detected in Norwood Young America water
6 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Is Norwood Young America, MN tap water safe to drink?
Norwood Young America tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 6 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Norwood Young America water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Norwood Young America's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Norwood Young America water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Norwood Young America's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Norwood Young America get its drinking water?
Norwood Young America'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. Norwood Young America is served by one water system: Norwood-Young America.
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