Anoka (MN) Water Quality

Anoka is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 55303 zip codes. It has 6 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 9.791 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 4.92 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Anoka water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (7)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (7)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (7)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (7)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (7)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (7)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (7)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (10)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (10)

chromium-6 (10)

cobalt (10)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (7)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (7)

lithium (7)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (7)

molinate (7)

molybdenum (10)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (7)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (7)

nitrobenzene (7)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (7)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (7)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (7)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (7)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (7)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorobutanoic acid (7)

perfluorodecanoic acid (7)

perfluorododecanoic acid (7)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (15)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorohexanoic acid (7)

perfluorononanoic acid (15)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorooctanoic acid (15)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluoropentanoic acid (7)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (7)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (7)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (7)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (7)

strontium (10)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (7)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (10)

Sampling Facilities

Treatment Plant 3
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 4 & 5
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 6 & 8
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant 7
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

1130 Lund BlvdDistribution System (DS)
25 - SubwayDistribution System (DS)

TREATMENT PLANT #5
Ground Water (GW)

TREATMENT PLANT #5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Anoka tap water safe to drink?

When was Anoka last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 6th, 2025.