What was found in Warroad'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 | 1340 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 478.95 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 760.8 µg/L — Pine Ridge Estates · 110 people · 2018 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 490 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: AMG, Inc. · 350 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 93.21 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 193 µg/L — Cedar Bend Park, Inc. · 40 people · 2019 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 10.66 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2019 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 8.105 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the city: Springsteel Island Supply · 80 people · 2015 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.425 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2017 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 3.3 pCi/L — Pine Ridge Estates · 110 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.8600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.3000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0270 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: Pine Ridge Estates · 110 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Warroad · 1,857 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0060 mg/L — Parker Farms · 40 people · 2023 | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Warroad
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Warroad | 1,857 |
| Lakewood Park and Sales | 450 |
| AMG, Inc. | 350 |
| Pine Ridge Estates | 110 |
| Springsteel Island Supply | 80 |
| Cedar Bend Park, Inc. | 40 |
| Parker Farms | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Warroad tap water
Is Warroad tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Warroad. 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 Warroad?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Warroad, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Warroad's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Warroad include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Arsenic. 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.