What was found in Burnsville'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 | 1035 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 600 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 479.55 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 155 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.64 pCi/L 71% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.71 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.3010 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Burnsville · 61,747 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Burnsville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Burnsville | 61,747 |
Frequently asked questions about Burnsville tap water
Is Burnsville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Burnsville. 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 Burnsville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Burnsville, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Burnsville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Burnsville include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.