Pine City drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 13 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 9 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Pine City water.
Contaminants detected in Pine City water
13 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Pine City tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 5 above independent health guidelines. 13 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 Pine City water?
Monitoring has detected 13 contaminants in Pine City's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Uranium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid). Additionally, 4 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 5 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Pine City water have PFAS?
Yes. 4 PFAS compounds have been detected in Pine City'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 Pine City get its drinking water?
Pine City'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. Pine City is served by 3 water systems, the largest being Pine City (serving 3,458 people).
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