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Water Quality Report

Lakeville, MN

Dakota County · 67,800 residents · 3 water systems

7

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Lakeville 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, Radium, Uranium, and 3 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Lakeville water.

Contaminants detected in Lakeville 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
Nitrate0.025 / 10 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Radium5.2 / 5 pCi/L
104% of EPA limit
Uranium0.5075 / 30 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes19.6 / 80 ug/L
25% of EPA limit
8% of EPA limit
Lithium10.7 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeville, MN tap water safe to drink?
Lakeville tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Lakeville water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Lakeville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium. Additionally, 1 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 Lakeville water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Lakeville'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 Lakeville get its drinking water?
Lakeville'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. Lakeville is served by 3 water systems, the largest being Lakeville (serving 67,300 people).

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