Residents warned of drinking water with high levels of nitrates in Elgin

ELGIN, Minn. (KTTC) – According to authorities in Elgin, the city is issuing a drinking water warning due to reported high levels of nitrates.

Water samples collected on November 3rd showed nitrate levels of 12 mg/L, which exceeds the nitrate standard of 10 mg/L, according to the public notice.

The city is warning residents not to give the water to infants under six months old or use water to make infant formula.

The city also says boiling, freezing, filtering, or letting water stand does not reduce the nitrate level either.

Adults and children older than six months can still drink the water, as infants struggle to process nitrates the same way adult bodies do.

Elgin says it is exploring methods to reduce the levels of nitrate, which could include alternate water sources or water treatment.

For more information, call (507)-328-1494.

Elgin says the warning does not include Rolling Hills.

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