A96/100
Mountain Iron — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,880 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MN1690035
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
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 Mountain Iron
Is Mountain Iron water safe to drink?
Mountain Iron water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Mountain Iron detected?
1 contaminants were tested in Mountain Iron's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does Mountain Iron have any EPA violations?
Yes, Mountain Iron has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, MON.
How many people does Mountain Iron serve?
Mountain Iron serves approximately 2,880 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Mountain Iron provide?
Mountain Iron sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1690035.
How does Mountain Iron compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Mountain Iron scores 96/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Minnesota state page for a full comparison of water systems.