What was found in Bellechester'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1440 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Bellechester · 169 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 124.25 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Bellechester · 169 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 21.9 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Bellechester · 169 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.72 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Bellechester · 169 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Bellechester · 169 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Bellechester · 169 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.5800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Bellechester · 169 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.2000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Bellechester · 169 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Bellechester · 169 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bellechester
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Bellechester | 169 |
Frequently asked questions about Bellechester tap water
Is Bellechester tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Bellechester. 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 Bellechester?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bellechester, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bellechester's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bellechester include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lead, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.