Water Quality Report
Pine River, MN
Cass County · 939 residents · 1 water system
7
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Pine River drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 3 others.
Contaminants detected in Pine River 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
Arsenic0.0005 / 0.01 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Radium0.5 / 5 pCi/L
10% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.59 / 4 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pine River, MN tap water safe to drink?
Pine River 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. 7 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 River water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Pine River's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Fluoride. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Pine River get its drinking water?
Pine River'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 River is served by one water system: Pine River.
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