Pine City

Pine County, MN
MN1580008
People Served
3.1K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Pine County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

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    Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

    Radium-226 and -228 are radioactive elements that enter water from eroding rock and soil. These naturally occurring contaminants increase the risk of cancer.

    5.400 pci/l
    EPA limit 5.000 pci/l
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    Copper

    Copper is a metal that enters tap water from plumbing pipes and natural deposits. In high amounts, it can cause stomach and intestinal distress, liver damage, and anemia.

    1.460 ppm
    EPA limit 1.300 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.260 ppm
Limit:-

Fluoride

Avg:0.980 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Gross Alpha Particle Activity

Avg:4.800 ph
Limit:15.000 ph

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:30.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Lead

Avg:6.050 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb

Trihalomethanes

Avg:61.100 ppb
Limit:80.000 ppb