What was found in Winona'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 | 1400 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 124.1 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1191.5 µg/L — Goodview · 4,158 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 140 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.42 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 60.08 µg/L — Goodview · 4,158 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 56.495 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 50.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 11.75 pCi/L 78% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.3860 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0320 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: Goodview · 4,158 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Winona · 27,782 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Winona
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Winona | 27,782 |
| Goodview | 4,158 |
| Green Terrace Mobile Estates | 86 |
Frequently asked questions about Winona tap water
Is Winona tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Winona. 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 Winona?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Winona, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Winona's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Winona include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, Barium. 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.