Climax Water Quality Report
Population
223
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
—
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 35
violations recorded
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
35 violations in the past 5 years, including 38 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- MN1600001
- Population Served
- 223
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Minnesota
- EPA Region
- 5
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 13 |
| Contaminant 3100 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 0999 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 25 |
| Arsenic | ✕ Health-Based | 38 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 28 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
Violation History
2025
4
2024
1
2022
15
2021
15
2020
9
2019
12
2018
18
2017
21
2016
12
2015
6
Total violations on record: 114
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Arsenic
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Distiller
Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation
Removes: Arsenic
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
114violations total
407% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
🏘️ Small community water system.