Fillmore County · 2,580 residents · 1 water system
5
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
290
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Spring Valley drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 1 others. Water hardness is 290 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.
Contaminants detected in Spring Valley water
5 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Spring Valley tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Spring Valley water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Spring Valley's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Spring Valley water hard?
Yes. Spring Valley water has a hardness of 290 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Spring Valley get its drinking water?
Spring Valley'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. Spring Valley is served by one water system: Spring Valley.
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