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Water Quality Report

Hampton, MN

Dakota County · 811 residents · 2 water systems

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

4

Above health guidelines

Hampton drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid).

Contaminants detected in Hampton 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
Nitrate1.3 / 10 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Radium1.1 / 5 pCi/L
23% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)37 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hampton, MN tap water safe to drink?
Hampton tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 4 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). 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 Hampton water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Hampton's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Hampton get its drinking water?
Hampton'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. Hampton is served by 2 water systems, the largest being Hampton (serving 691 people).

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