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New Brighton

PWS ID: MN1620009 · New Brighton, Minnesota 55112

New Brighton serves 22,902 people in New Brighton, Minnesota using Groundwater water sources. It has 16 recorded EPA violations, including 9 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: New Brighton

New Brighton is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 22,902 residents in New Brighton, Minnesota (Ramsey County) through 5,984 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 16 total violations for this system , of which 9 (56%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 7 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2004.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Combined Radium (-226 and -228), recorded in 9 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 0.0258 ppt. 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. New Brighton's 16 violations sit above the Minnesota average. Statewide, 149 of 196 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (76%). 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

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

Population Served
22,902
Total Violations
16
Health-Based Violations
9
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
5,984
County
Ramsey
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
9
Monitoring Violations
7
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL 9 2004
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2003
Nitrate MR 1 1993

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
HFPO-DA 8/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 8/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/5/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/5/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/5/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/5/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/5/2024 0.0258 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
ADONA 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/5/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/5/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/5/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 2/26/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 2/26/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 2/26/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 2/26/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 2/26/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 2/26/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 2/26/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 2/26/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 2/26/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 2/26/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 2/26/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 2/26/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 2/26/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 2/26/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 2/26/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 2/26/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 2/26/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 2/26/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 2/26/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 2/26/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L 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 New Brighton.

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 MN1620009 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

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2004 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL 9 SDWIS / MN1620009 / 4010
2003 Coliform (TCR) MR 6 SDWIS / MN1620009 / 3100
1993 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / MN1620009 / 1040

How New Brighton Compares

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

Metric New Brighton Minnesota avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 16 9.1 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 9 5.6 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 76% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 22,902 799 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
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Brighton water safe to drink? ▼
New Brighton (PWS ID: MN1620009) has 16 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 22,902 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does New Brighton serve? ▼
New Brighton serves 22,902 people in New Brighton, Minnesota. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 5,984 service connections.
What type of violations does New Brighton have? ▼
New Brighton has 16 total violations: 9 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 7 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in New Brighton water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in New Brighton's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does New Brighton use? ▼
New Brighton 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.

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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.

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