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Water Quality Report

Shakopee, MN

Scott County · 48,263 residents · 8 water systems

17

Contaminants detected

9

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

6

Above health guidelines

Shakopee drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 17 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, and 13 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Shakopee water.

Contaminants detected in Shakopee water

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

Lead0.002 / 0.015 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Nitrate5.5 / 10 mg/L
55% of EPA limit
Radium1.1 / 5 pCi/L
22% of EPA limit
Uranium1.9 / 30 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Trichloroethylene0.05 / 5 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Tetrachloroethylene0.1 / 5 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes17.5 / 80 ug/L
22% of EPA limit
6% of EPA limit
PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)2.8 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Toluene0.0007 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.62 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)1.8 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFPeS (Perfluoropentane Sulfonate)0.34 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)10 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Pfpea0.0094 ug/L
Unregulated
Lithium12.7 ug/L
Unregulated
Pfhxa0.0334 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (9 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shakopee, MN tap water safe to drink?
Shakopee 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. 17 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Trichloroethylene. 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 Shakopee water?
Monitoring has detected 17 contaminants in Shakopee's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Radium, Uranium, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), Toluene, Fluoride, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFPeS (Perfluoropentane Sulfonate), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Pfpea, Lithium, Pfhxa. Additionally, 9 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 6 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Shakopee water have PFAS?
Yes. 9 PFAS compounds have been detected in Shakopee'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 Shakopee get its drinking water?
Shakopee'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. Shakopee is served by 8 water systems, the largest being Shakopee (serving 47,000 people).

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