What was found in Chanhassen'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 | 1175.5 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 155.65 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.04 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.035 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.245 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2200 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Chanhassen · 24,951 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chanhassen
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Chanhassen | 24,951 |
Frequently asked questions about Chanhassen tap water
Is Chanhassen tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Chanhassen. 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 Chanhassen?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Chanhassen, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chanhassen's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chanhassen include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.