What was found in Hugo'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 | 1270 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 974 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 414.4 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30.6 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.145 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1055 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0198 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Hugo · 12,047 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hugo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Hugo | 12,047 |
Frequently asked questions about Hugo tap water
Is Hugo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Hugo. 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 Hugo?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hugo, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hugo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hugo 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.