What was found in Waite Park'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: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 670.2 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 295.55 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 220 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.125 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.7535 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0180 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0170 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Mercury | 0.0120 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0080 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Waite Park · 8,354 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waite Park
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Waite Park | 8,354 |
Frequently asked questions about Waite Park tap water
Is Waite Park tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Waite Park. 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 Waite Park?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Waite Park, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waite Park's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waite Park include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Chloroform. 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.