Hubbard County · 4,498 residents · 3 water systems
5
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Park Rapids drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 1 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Park Rapids water
5 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Park Rapids tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 5 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 and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Park Rapids water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Park Rapids's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Park Rapids water have PFAS?
Park Rapids's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does Park Rapids get its drinking water?
Park Rapids'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. Park Rapids is served by 3 water systems, the largest being Park Rapids (serving 4,298 people).
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