Monticello (MN) Water Quality

Monticello is a large public water system in EPA region 05 that provides tap water for the 55362 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 20 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 2.883 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

1401 Hart Blvd.
Distribution System
1/8/2020
61 months ago
2.883 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
WWTP
Distribution System
1/8/2020
61 months ago
2.774 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

1401 Hart Blvd.
Distribution System
1/8/2020
61 months ago
3.421 µg/L
WWTP
Distribution System
1/8/2020
61 months ago
3.748 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

1401 Hart Blvd.
Distribution System
1/8/2020
61 months ago
5.641 µg/L
WWTP
Distribution System
1/8/2020
61 months ago
5.928 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All 2 of the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of Manganese that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 872 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

300µg/L
872µg/L
Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
872 µg/L
☠️ Exceeds Reference Level by 572 µg/L
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
436 µg/L
☠️ Exceeds Reference Level by 136 µg/L

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Monticello showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
High Service #1
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Well #5 Entry Point
Well #5 TP
1/8/2020
61 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
High Service #1Ground Water (GW)
Well #5 TPGround Water (GW)
Distribution SystemGround Water (GW)

FAQ

Is Monticello tap water safe to drink?

When was Monticello last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on January 8th, 2020.