What was found in Hopkins'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 | 1346.5 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1245 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 70 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.99 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.54 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.4500 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.3000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2775 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Hopkins · 19,462 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hopkins
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Hopkins | 19,462 |
Frequently asked questions about Hopkins tap water
Is Hopkins tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Hopkins. 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 Hopkins?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hopkins, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hopkins's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hopkins include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, Lead. 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.