Hennepin County · 53,861 residents · 2 water systems
4
Contaminants detected
2
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Edina drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Lithium, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Edina water.
Contaminants detected in Edina water
4 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Edina tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Lithium, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). 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 Edina water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Edina's water supply: Lead, Copper, 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 Edina water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Edina'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 Edina get its drinking water?
Edina'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. Edina is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Edina (serving 53,494 people).
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