What was found in Rogers'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 | 1140 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 786.95 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 105.65 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 70 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.045 pCi/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.28 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.2 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.7750 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Rogers · 14,430 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rogers
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Rogers | 14,430 |
Frequently asked questions about Rogers tap water
Is Rogers tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Rogers. 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 Rogers?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rogers, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rogers's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rogers include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.