What was found in Savage'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: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 570 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 410.95 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 207.6 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.76 pCi/L 52% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.79 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.505 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.3690 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.3250 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Savage · 30,285 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Savage
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Savage | 30,285 |
Frequently asked questions about Savage tap water
Is Savage tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Savage. 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 Savage?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Savage, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Savage's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Savage include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, 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.