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Water Quality Report

Crystal, MN

Hennepin County · 22,937 residents · 1 water system

10

Contaminants detected

6

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Crystal drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Trichloroethylene, and 6 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Crystal water.

Contaminants detected in Crystal 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
Nitrate0.7 / 10 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Radium0.3 / 5 pCi/L
6% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes29.4 / 80 ug/L
37% of EPA limit
33% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.37 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)1.6 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)9.2 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (6 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal, MN tap water safe to drink?
Crystal 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. 10 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 Crystal water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Crystal's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 6 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Crystal water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 PFAS compounds have been detected in Crystal'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 Crystal get its drinking water?
Crystal'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. Crystal is served by one water system: Crystal.

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