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Water Quality Report

Burnsville, WI

Dakota County · 61,747 residents · 1 water system

11

Contaminants detected

2

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Burnsville drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, and 7 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Burnsville water.

Contaminants detected in Burnsville water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.21 / 10 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Radium2.3 / 5 pCi/L
46% of EPA limit
Uranium1.1 / 0.03 pCi/L
150% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.00005 / 0.005 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.0001 / 0.005 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes26.1 / 80 ug/L
33% of EPA limit
8% of EPA limit
PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)2.2 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Lithium11.7 ug/L
Unregulated
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)25 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burnsville, WI tap water safe to drink?
Burnsville tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Trichloroethylene. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Burnsville water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Burnsville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), Lithium, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Burnsville water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Burnsville'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 Burnsville get its drinking water?
Burnsville's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Wisconsin DNR and EPA requirements before distribution. Burnsville is served by one water system: Burnsville.

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