What was found in New Brighton'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: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 380 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 304.9 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 74.3 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 27 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.64 pCi/L 58% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 4.385 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2775 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0280 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0258 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: New Brighton · 22,902 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving New Brighton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| New Brighton | 22,902 |
Frequently asked questions about New Brighton tap water
Is New Brighton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving New Brighton. 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 New Brighton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for New Brighton, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Brighton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Brighton 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.