Hermantown Tap Water Quality Report
Hermantown's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Water system
Hermantown
People Served
5,055
Health-based violations since 2020
0
Hermantown. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Nov 2024 · Hermantown
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Hermantown Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Hermantown's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
Hermantown, Hermantown's water system, serves 5,055 people. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for Hermantown is from Nov 2024.
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Hermantown Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Hermantown, MN
We read Hermantown, MN’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 contaminant with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 33 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Hermantown's water
Hermantown
PWSID MN1690043
No fluoride level in our data for Hermantown. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
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Recommended Water Filters for Hermantown
Based on Hermantown's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Test Your Water Quality
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
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On a private well near Hermantown? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See St. Louis County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hermantown Tap Water
Hermantown's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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