What was found in Darfur'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 9625 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 314.3 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 112 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 22.2 pCi/L 148% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.93 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.2763 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.536 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.6800 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Darfur · 87 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Darfur
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Darfur | 87 |
Frequently asked questions about Darfur tap water
Is Darfur tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Darfur. 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 Darfur?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Darfur, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Darfur's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Darfur include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.