What was found in Ada's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1445 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 360 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 200 µg/L Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 168.8 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 105 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.92 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.63 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.845 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Ada · 1,725 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ada
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Ada | 1,725 |
Frequently asked questions about Ada tap water
Is Ada tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Ada. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Ada?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ada, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ada's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ada include Fluoride, Cyanide, Copper, Barium, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.