B77/100
Bird Island — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,024 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MN1650001
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.90 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About Bird Island
Is Bird Island water safe to drink?
Bird Island water receives a grade of B (77/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Bird Island detected?
32 contaminants were tested in Bird Island's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does Bird Island have any EPA violations?
Yes, Bird Island has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does Bird Island serve?
Bird Island serves approximately 1,024 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Bird Island provide?
Bird Island sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1650001.
How does Bird Island compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Bird Island scores 77/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Minnesota state page for a full comparison of water systems.