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Water Quality Report

Palisade, MN

Aitkin County · 166 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

3

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Palisade drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 5 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Palisade water.

Contaminants detected in Palisade 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
Arsenic0.0026 / 0.01 mg/L
26% of EPA limit
Radium0.55 / 5 pCi/L
11% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes24.2 / 80 ug/L
30% of EPA limit
10% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.96 / 4 mg/L
24% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)1.4 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Barium0.07 / 2 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
PFAS (3 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Palisade, MN tap water safe to drink?
Palisade 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. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Palisade water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Palisade's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Barium. Additionally, 3 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Palisade water have PFAS?
Yes. 3 PFAS compounds have been detected in Palisade'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 Palisade get its drinking water?
Palisade'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. Palisade is served by one water system: Palisade.

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