Water Quality: Fairmont, MN
1 water system • 10,328 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Fairmont is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 10,328 people, and has 2 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Fairmont's violation count is 64% below the national average for Minnesota. Contaminants associated with violations include Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Fairmont
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont | MN1460003 | Surface Water | 10,328 | 2 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.