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Water Quality Report

Excelsior, MN

Hennepin County · 4,460 residents · 5 water systems

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

6

Above health guidelines

Excelsior drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, and 3 others.

Contaminants detected in Excelsior water

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

Lead0.003 / 0.015 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes19.8 / 80 ug/L
25% of EPA limit
14% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)3.6 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Excelsior, MN tap water safe to drink?
Excelsior tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 6 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Excelsior water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Excelsior's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). 6 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Excelsior get its drinking water?
Excelsior's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Minnesota Department of Health and EPA requirements before distribution. Excelsior is served by 5 water systems, the largest being Excelsior (serving 2,483 people).

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