What was found in Eagan'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 | 1240 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 177.4 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 168.635 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 22.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.5 pCi/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.225 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.013 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0193 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Eagan · 68,223 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Eagan
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Eagan | 68,223 |
Frequently asked questions about Eagan tap water
Is Eagan tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Eagan. 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 Eagan?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Eagan, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eagan's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eagan include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Chloroform, Lithium. 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.