Benton County · 14,223 residents · 5 water systems
6
Contaminants detected
9
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Sauk 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, Pfpea, Pfhxa, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), and 2 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Sauk Rapids water.
Contaminants detected in Sauk Rapids water
6 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Sauk Rapids tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Pfpea, Pfhxa, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Lithium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Sauk Rapids water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Sauk Rapids's water supply: Lead, Pfpea, Pfhxa, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Lithium, Pfhpa. Additionally, 9 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Sauk Rapids water have PFAS?
Yes. 9 PFAS compounds have been detected in Sauk Rapids'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 Sauk Rapids get its drinking water?
Sauk Rapids's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Sauk Rapids is served by 5 water systems, the largest being Sauk Rapids (serving 13,835 people).
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