What was found in Vergas'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: Vergas · 358 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1067.85 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Vergas · 358 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 107 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Vergas · 358 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.27 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Vergas · 358 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Vergas · 358 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Vergas · 358 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Vergas · 358 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vergas
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Vergas | 358 |
Frequently asked questions about Vergas tap water
Is Vergas tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Vergas. 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 Vergas?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Vergas, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vergas's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vergas include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lead, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.