What was found in Crookston'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 | 1300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 755.4 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 180 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 134 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.97 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0170 mg/L 113% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Crookston · 7,272 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Crookston
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Crookston | 7,272 |
Frequently asked questions about Crookston tap water
Is Crookston tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Crookston. 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 Crookston?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Crookston, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Crookston's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Crookston include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Lithium. 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.