What was found in Coon Rapids's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1470 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 490 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 127 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 45 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 22 pCi/L 147% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 12.4 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.3200 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0428 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Coon Rapids
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Coon Rapids | 64,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Coon Rapids tap water
Is Coon Rapids tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Coon Rapids. 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 Coon Rapids?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Coon Rapids, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Coon Rapids's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Coon Rapids include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Chloroform. The full list, with the highest level found 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.