Health & Fitness
Northfield, Minnesota Warns Residents Of Unsafe Drinking Water For Infants
In high doses, the metal can cause memory, attention and motor skills problems for adults, and these metals particularly impact infants.
April 23, 2025
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
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In high doses, the metal can cause memory, attention and motor skills problems for adults, and particularly impacts infants, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Earlier this year, the city scrapped plans to build a new water treatment facility because costs became too high, rising from $60 million to $83 million.
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