National Drinking Water Database
o-Xylene in Minnesota
o-Xylene is a petroleum-derived solvent used in the printing, rubber, and leather industries; it is also used as a cleaning agent, a thinner for paint, and an ingredient in paints and varnishes.
The Most Polluted Communities in Minnesota
199 water utilities reported detecting o-Xylene in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average o-Xylene level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iona Iona, MN | 161 | 1 of 1 | 8.6 ppb (8.6 ppb) |
| 2 | Marietta Marietta, MN | 174 | 1 of 1 | 6.3 ppb (6.3 ppb) |
| 3 | Grand Meadow Grand Meadow, MN | 945 | 3 of 4 | 5.33 ppb (0 to 13 ppb) |
| 4 | Watson Watson, MN | 211 | 2 of 3 | 3.5 ppb (0 to 9.7 ppb) |
| 5 | Round Lake Round Lake, MN | 424 | 3 of 4 | 3.29 ppb (0 to 12.35 ppb) |
| 6 | Storden Storden, MN | 254 | 2 of 2 | 2.4 ppb (1.3 to 3.5 ppb) |
| 7 | Chanhassen Chanhassen, MN | 23,431 | 2 of 17 | 2.06 ppb (0 to 35 ppb) |
| 8 | Proctor Proctor, MN | 2,818 | 1 of 1 | 1.8 ppb (1.8 ppb) |
| 9 | Hardwick Hardwick, MN | 220 | 1 of 1 | 1.5 ppb (1.5 ppb) |
| 10 | Shelly Shelly, MN | 285 | 3 of 5 | 1.17 ppb (0 to 3.4 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for o-Xylene
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) | The enforceable standard which defines the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to health-based limits (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals, or MCLGs) as feasible using the best available analytical and treatment technologies and taking cost into consideration. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 10000 ppb |
| Maximum Contaminant Limit Goal (MCLG) | A non-enforceable health goal that is set at a level at which no known or anticipated adverse effect on the health of persons occurs and which allows an adequate margin of safety. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 10000 ppb |
Violation Summary for o-Xylene in Minnesota
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Minnesota