What was found in Dunnell'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 | 1435 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 429.325 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 133.27 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 50 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 21.39 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.577 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.38 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.286 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Dunnell · 167 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dunnell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Dunnell | 167 |
Frequently asked questions about Dunnell tap water
Is Dunnell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Dunnell. 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 Dunnell?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Dunnell, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dunnell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dunnell include Fluoride, Copper, Toluene, Cyanide, Barium. 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.