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Community Water System · PWS MN1270046

Robbinsdale

Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422-2280 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 14,646 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

14,646
People served
0
EPA violations
0
Health-based
2 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

Robbinsdale carries a clean Safe Drinking Water Act record, zero EPA violations, though UCMR5 testing detected 2 PFAS compounds.

0
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
14,646
People served by this system
2
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Robbinsdale

Robbinsdale is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 14,646 residents in Robbinsdale, Minnesota (Hennepin County) through 5,179 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 0 total violations for this system , giving it a clean Safe Drinking Water Act compliance record.

No specific contaminant violations have been recorded in EPA's detailed violation register for this system. Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 2 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 20.3 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Minnesota, EPA tracks 6,557 public water systems serving 5,239,398 people, with 59,895 cumulative violations and 36,496 health-based violations on record. About 52% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 9.1 violations. Statewide, 149 of 196 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (76%).

Robbinsdale's 0 violations sit below the Minnesota average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

2 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
14,646
Total Violations
0
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
5,179
County
Hennepin
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
0
Treatment Tech Violations
0

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 4 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
8:2 FTS 6/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/7/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/7/2023 3.80 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFHpA 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/7/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/7/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/7/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/7/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/7/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/7/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/7/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/7/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/7/2023 20.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
NEtFOSAA 12/5/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 12/5/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 12/5/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 12/5/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 12/5/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 12/5/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 12/5/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 12/5/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 12/5/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 12/5/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 12/5/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 12/5/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 12/5/2023 4.30 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFNA 12/5/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 12/5/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 12/5/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 12/5/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 12/5/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 12/5/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 12/5/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 12/5/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Robbinsdale.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID MN1270046 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Minnesota Drinking Water Authority

Minnesota's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find MN regulator via EPA SDWIS

How Robbinsdale Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Robbinsdale Minnesota avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 0 9.1 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 5.6 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 2 compounds 76% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 14,646 799 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 6,557 regulated public water systems in Minnesota.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robbinsdale water safe to drink?
Robbinsdale (PWS ID: MN1270046) has 0 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 2 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 14,646 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Robbinsdale serve?
Robbinsdale serves 14,646 people in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 5,179 service connections.
What type of violations does Robbinsdale have?
Robbinsdale has 0 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 0 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Robbinsdale water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 2 PFAS compounds in Robbinsdale's water supply: PFHxS, PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Robbinsdale use?
Robbinsdale uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.