What was found in St. Paul Park'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 | 3200 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Saint Paul Park · 5,427 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Saint Paul Park · 5,427 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 137.95 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Saint Paul Park · 5,427 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25.225 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Saint Paul Park · 5,427 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.42 pCi/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Saint Paul Park · 5,427 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.575 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Saint Paul Park · 5,427 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Saint Paul Park · 5,427 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Saint Paul Park · 5,427 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving St. Paul Park
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Saint Paul Park | 5,427 |
Frequently asked questions about St. Paul Park tap water
Is St. Paul Park tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving St. Paul Park. 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 St. Paul Park?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for St. Paul Park, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in St. Paul Park's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in St. Paul Park include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.