What was found in Pierz'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 | 1340 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 943.5 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31.475 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.37 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District · 1,531 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pierz
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District | 1,531 |
Frequently asked questions about Pierz tap water
Is Pierz tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Pierz. 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 Pierz?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pierz, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pierz's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pierz include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Bromodichloromethane, 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.