What was found in Pelican Rapids's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1785.5 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1700 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1440 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 326.5 µg/L 163% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 200 µg/L Highest in the city: Stony Bar Estates · 40 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 259 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2013 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 13.87 µg/L 139% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Highest in the city: River and Woods Mobile Home Park · 25 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.89 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.06 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: Stony Bar Estates · 40 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Pelican Rapids · 2,577 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pelican Rapids
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Pelican Rapids | 2,577 |
| Stony Bar Estates | 40 |
| River and Woods Mobile Home Park | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Pelican Rapids tap water
Is Pelican Rapids tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Pelican Rapids. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Pelican Rapids?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pelican Rapids, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pelican Rapids's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pelican Rapids include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Cyanide, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.