Hennepin County · 23,067 residents · 2 water systems
10
Contaminants detected
3
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Golden Valley drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. 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 Golden Valley water.
Contaminants detected in Golden Valley water
10 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Golden Valley tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are 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 Golden Valley water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Golden Valley's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Pfpea. Additionally, 3 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Golden Valley water have PFAS?
Yes. 3 PFAS compounds have been detected in Golden Valley'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 Golden Valley get its drinking water?
Golden Valley's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Minnesota Department of Health and EPA requirements before distribution. Golden Valley is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Golden Valley (serving 23,000 people).
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