What was found in Hutchinson'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 | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 573.4 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 480 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 47.8 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 174 µg/L — Northview Court · 60 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 24.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.135 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8350 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.3150 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Hutchinson · 14,900 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hutchinson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Hutchinson | 14,900 |
| Northview Court | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson tap water
Is Hutchinson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Hutchinson. 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 Hutchinson?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hutchinson, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hutchinson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hutchinson include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.