What was found in Lakeville'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 | 1410 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 56.8 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 16 pCi/L 107% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.5 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2600 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lakeville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Lakeville | 67,300 |
| Queen Anne Court | 400 |
Frequently asked questions about Lakeville tap water
Is Lakeville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Lakeville. 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 Lakeville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lakeville, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lakeville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lakeville include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Chloroform, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.