National Drinking Water Database
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) in Minnesota
The Most Polluted Communities in Minnesota
5 water utilities reported detecting Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakdale Oakdale, MN | 28,000 | 35 of 56 | 0.09 ppb (0 to 0.25 ppb) |
| 2 | Minnesota Veterans Home Hastings, MN | 235 | 1 of 9 | < 0.01 ppb (0 to 0.06 ppb) |
| 3 | Hastings Hastings, MN | 21,631 | 3 of 18 | < 0.01 ppb (0 to 0.02 ppb) |
| 4 | Saint Paul Park St Paul Park, MN | 5,093 | 1 of 16 | < 0.01 ppb (0 to 0.02 ppb) |
| 5 | Woodbury Woodbury, MN | 55,300 | 1 of 19 | < 0.01 ppb (< .01 to 0.00325 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
There are no health based standards that EWG is using for this chemical
Violation Summary for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) in Minnesota
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Minnesota