Water Quality Report
Osakis, MN
Douglas County · 1,805 residents · 2 water systems
7
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Osakis 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 Osakis water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0015 / 0.01 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Copper1.6 / 1.3 mg/L
125% of EPA limit
Radium1.8 / 5 pCi/L
36% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes32.8 / 80 ug/L
41% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)24.7 / 60 ug/L
41% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Osakis, MN tap water safe to drink?
Osakis tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 3 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 Osakis water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Osakis's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Osakis get its drinking water?
Osakis'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. Osakis is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Osakis (serving 1,780 people).
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