What was found in Brooklyn Center'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 | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 857.25 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 57.39 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.9 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.555 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.685 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.7420 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.4325 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2200 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0180 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Brooklyn Center · 33,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brooklyn Center
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center | 33,782 |
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Center tap water
Is Brooklyn Center tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Brooklyn Center. 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 Brooklyn Center?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brooklyn Center's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brooklyn Center include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Chloroform, 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.