What was found in Jordan'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 | 1500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 620 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 29.33 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 169 µg/L — Valleyview Board and Lodge · 110 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 156.9 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 13.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.91 pCi/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.735 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 4.72 µg/L — Valleyview Board and Lodge · 110 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.75 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: Valleyview Board and Lodge · 110 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.3900 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Jordan · 6,700 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0080 mg/L — Valleyview Board and Lodge · 110 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jordan
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Jordan | 6,700 |
| Valleyview Board and Lodge | 110 |
Frequently asked questions about Jordan tap water
Is Jordan tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Jordan. 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 Jordan?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Jordan, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jordan's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jordan include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, 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.