What was found in Victoria'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: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 777 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 620 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31.435 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 5.565 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.73 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Victoria · 10,546 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Victoria
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Victoria | 10,546 |
Frequently asked questions about Victoria tap water
Is Victoria tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Victoria. 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 Victoria?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Victoria, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Victoria's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Victoria include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.