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Mora

PWS ID: MN1330001 · Mora, Minnesota 55051-1588

Mora serves 3,786 people in Mora, Minnesota using Groundwater water sources. It has 25 recorded EPA violations, including 17 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: Mora

Mora is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,786 residents in Mora, Minnesota (Kanabec County) through 1,221 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 25 total violations for this system , of which 17 (68%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 7 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2021.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), recorded in 9 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 0.0069 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Minnesota, EPA tracks 6,557 public water systems serving 5,239,398 people, with 59,895 cumulative violations and 36,496 health-based violations on record. About 52% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 9.1 violations. Mora's 25 violations sit above the Minnesota average. Statewide, 149 of 196 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (76%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
3,786
Total Violations
25
Health-Based Violations
17
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,221
County
Kanabec
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
17
Monitoring Violations
7
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 9 2004
TTHM MCL 8 2004
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 1991
Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 2021

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NMeFOSAA 6/5/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/5/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 6/5/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 6/5/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/5/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 6/5/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 6/5/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 6/5/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/5/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 6/5/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 6/5/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/5/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/5/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/5/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 6/5/2023 0.0064 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
6:2 FTS 6/5/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/5/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 6/5/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/5/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 12/4/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 12/4/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 12/4/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 12/4/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 12/4/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 12/4/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 12/4/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 12/4/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 12/4/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 12/4/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 12/4/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 12/4/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 12/4/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 12/4/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 12/4/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 12/4/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 12/4/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 12/4/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 12/4/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 12/4/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Mora.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID MN1330001 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Minnesota Drinking Water Authority

Minnesota's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find MN regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2021 Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 SDWIS / MN1330001 / 5000
2004 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 9 SDWIS / MN1330001 / 2456
2004 TTHM MCL 8 SDWIS / MN1330001 / 2950
1991 Coliform (TCR) MR 6 SDWIS / MN1330001 / 3100

How Mora Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Mora Minnesota avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 25 9.1 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 17 5.6 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 76% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 3,786 799 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 6,557 regulated public water systems in Minnesota.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mora water safe to drink? ▼
Mora (PWS ID: MN1330001) has 25 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 3,786 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Mora serve? ▼
Mora serves 3,786 people in Mora, Minnesota. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,221 service connections.
What type of violations does Mora have? ▼
Mora has 25 total violations: 17 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 7 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Mora water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Mora's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Mora use? ▼
Mora uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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