What was found in Willow River'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 | 1150 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 587.2 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 110 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 76.6 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19.88 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.805 pCi/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.3000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0110 mg/L 73% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Willow River · 410 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Willow River
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Willow River | 410 |
Frequently asked questions about Willow River tap water
Is Willow River tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Willow River. 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 Willow River?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Willow River, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Willow River's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Willow River include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Lead. 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.