Staples drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 6 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Staples water.
Contaminants detected in Staples water
10 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Staples tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Staples water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Staples's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Fluoride, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), PFPeS (Perfluoropentane Sulfonate), Picloram. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Staples water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Staples'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 Staples get its drinking water?
Staples'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. Staples is served by one water system: Staples.
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