Water Quality Report
Spicer, MN
Kandiyohi County · 2,664 residents · 4 water systems
8
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Spicer 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, Radium, Uranium, and 4 others.
Contaminants detected in Spicer 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
Nitrate1.4 / 10 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Radium4 / 5 pCi/L
81% of EPA limit
Uranium0.4478 / 30 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes59.8 / 80 ug/L
75% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)44.1 / 60 ug/L
73% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.67 / 4 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Barium1.2 / 2 mg/L
60% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Spicer
Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water Dist
1,335 servedGroundwater8 contaminants
Spicer
1,225 servedGroundwater6 contaminants1 above guideline
Big Sauk Lake Mobile Home Park
68 servedGroundwater3 contaminants1 above guideline
Lighthouse at Spicer
36 servedGroundwater9 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spicer, MN tap water safe to drink?
Spicer 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, Radium, Uranium, 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 Spicer water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Spicer's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Barium. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Spicer get its drinking water?
Spicer'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. Spicer is served by 4 water systems, the largest being Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water Dist (serving 1,335 people).
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