Silver Bay drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, and 2 others.
Contaminants detected in Silver Bay water
6 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Silver Bay tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Silver Bay water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Silver Bay's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Silver Bay get its drinking water?
Silver Bay's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Minnesota Department of Health and EPA requirements before distribution. Silver Bay is served by one water system: Silver Bay.
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