Arden Hills drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Arden Hills water.
Contaminants detected in Arden Hills water
8 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Arden Hills tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Arden Hills water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Arden Hills's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Pfpea. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Arden Hills water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Arden Hills's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Arden Hills get its drinking water?
Arden Hills's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Minnesota Department of Health and EPA requirements before distribution. Arden Hills is served by one water system: Arden Hills.
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