Water Quality: Twin Lakes, MN
1 water system • 134 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Twin Lakes is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 134 people, and has 5 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Twin Lakes's violation count is 11% below the national average for Minnesota. Contaminants associated with violations include HAA5.
Contaminants Found
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Twin Lakes
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes | MN1240016 | Groundwater | 134 | 5 |
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.