What was found in Ramsey'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 | 1300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 857.1 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 105.96 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.366 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.52 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.05 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2975 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.1200 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0154 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Ramsey · 17,705 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ramsey
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Ramsey | 17,705 |
Frequently asked questions about Ramsey tap water
Is Ramsey tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Ramsey. 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 Ramsey?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ramsey, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ramsey's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ramsey include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Arsenic, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.