What was found in Maple Grove'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 | 1580 µg/L 122% 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 | 90 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.3 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.4700 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2700 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0101 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Maple Grove
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Maple Grove | 82,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Maple Grove tap water
Is Maple Grove tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Maple Grove. 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 Maple Grove?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Maple Grove, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Maple Grove's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Maple Grove include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lithium, Dibromochloromethane. 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.