What was found in Edina'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 | 2010 µg/L 155% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 591 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 130 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 31.6 µg/L 211% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 18 pCi/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 17 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.49 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 1.1 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.8000 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.6900 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.6000 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 0.3800 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.3500 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0253 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0103 mg/L 69% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Edina
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Edina | 53,494 |
| Clearwater Forest Mobile Home Park | 367 |
Frequently asked questions about Edina tap water
Is Edina tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Edina. 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 Edina?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Edina, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Edina's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Edina include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Cyanide, Lead. 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.