What was found in Oak Park Heights'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3600 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Oak Park Heights · 4,776 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1535 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Oak Park Heights · 4,776 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 211.45 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Oak Park Heights · 4,776 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.16 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Oak Park Heights · 4,776 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.1300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Oak Park Heights · 4,776 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Oak Park Heights · 4,776 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Oak Park Heights · 4,776 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Oak Park Heights · 4,776 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Oak Park Heights · 4,776 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Oak Park Heights · 4,776 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oak Park Heights
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Oak Park Heights | 4,776 |
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park Heights tap water
Is Oak Park Heights tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Oak Park Heights. 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 Oak Park Heights?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oak Park Heights, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oak Park Heights's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oak Park Heights include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lead, Pfba. 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.