What was found in Arden Hills'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 75.49 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Arden Hills · 10,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 42.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Arden Hills · 10,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Arden Hills · 10,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Arden Hills · 10,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Arden Hills · 10,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.09 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Arden Hills · 10,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Arden Hills · 10,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.9600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Arden Hills · 10,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0270 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Arden Hills · 10,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Arden Hills · 10,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Arden Hills
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Arden Hills | 10,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Arden Hills tap water
Is Arden Hills tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Arden Hills. 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 Arden Hills?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Arden Hills, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Arden Hills's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Arden Hills include Copper, Chloroform, Dichloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloromethane. 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.