What was found in Becker'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 | 6435 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 841.35 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 86.625 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.385 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.93 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.095 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0200 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0096 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Becker · 5,034 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Becker
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Becker | 5,034 |
Frequently asked questions about Becker tap water
Is Becker tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Becker. 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 Becker?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Becker, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Becker's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Becker include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Chloroform. 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.