Hennepin County · 33,782 residents · 1 water system
2
Contaminants detected
3
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Brooklyn Center drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Brooklyn Center water.
Contaminants detected in Brooklyn Center water
2 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Brooklyn Center tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Brooklyn Center water?
Monitoring has detected 2 contaminants in Brooklyn Center's water supply: Lead, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 3 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Brooklyn Center water have PFAS?
Yes. 3 PFAS compounds have been detected in Brooklyn Center'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 Brooklyn Center get its drinking water?
Brooklyn Center's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Brooklyn Center is served by one water system: Brooklyn Center.
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