Pine Island drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 4 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Pine Island water
8 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Pine Island tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Trichloroethylene. 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 Pine Island water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Pine Island's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Pine Island water have PFAS?
Pine Island'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 Pine Island get its drinking water?
Pine Island'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 Island is served by one water system: Pine Island.
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