Otter Tail County · 2,642 residents · 3 water systems
6
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
2
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Pelican Rapids 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, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 2 others.
Contaminants detected in Pelican Rapids water
6 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Pelican Rapids tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, 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 Pelican Rapids water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Pelican Rapids's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Pelican Rapids get its drinking water?
Pelican 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. Pelican Rapids is served by 3 water systems, the largest being Pelican Rapids (serving 2,577 people).
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