Columbia Heights 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, Radium, Trichloroethylene, and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Columbia Heights water.
Contaminants detected in Columbia Heights water
8 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Columbia Heights tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene. 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 Columbia Heights water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Columbia Heights's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Columbia Heights water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Columbia Heights'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 Columbia Heights get its drinking water?
Columbia Heights'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. Columbia Heights is served by one water system: Columbia Heights.
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