How much copper is in Prior Lake water?

The maximum detected level of copper in Prior Lake water is 0 ppb. The EPA limit is 1.3 mg/L (action level). See the ZIP code table above for area-specific levels.

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Copper in Prior Lake, MN Drinking Water

Q: Is copper in Prior Lake water safe?

Copper was detected in Prior Lake water above the EPA limit of 1.3 mg/L (action level). Consider installing Reverse Osmosis or NSF 53 Carbon Block and consult local water reports for your ZIP code.

Copper data for Prior Lake, Minnesota · 34,617 residents · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of Copper in Prior Lake, Minnesota: Copper carries a moderate health-risk designation.

In Prior Lake, Minnesota, Copper has been detected in the public water supply - a contaminant that health agencies track because of documented effects associated with prolonged exposure at elevated concentrations.

1.3 mg/L (action level)

EPA action level

Moderate

Health Risk

Reverse Osmosis or NSF 53 Carbon Block

Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-07-22

Copper in Prior Lake Tap Water

Copper appears in Prior Lake, Minnesota records only as an action-level exceedance on record. The EPA logs copper under the CU90 code only at or above the 1.3 mg/L action level and transmits no verified copper concentration. 1 ZIP code in Prior Lake carries a copper action-level exceedance on record. A ZIP with no copper record has not been shown to be clean: absence means no exceedance was reported, not that copper is safe.

This analysis covers 34,617 residents across 1 ZIP code in Prior Lake.

Prior Lake's overall water quality grade is C (60/100).

Is Copper in Prior Lake Water Safe?

Copper appears here only as an action-level exceedance on record. The EPA records copper under the CU90 code only at or above the 1.3 mg/L action level and transmits no verified copper concentration. A system with no copper record has not been shown to be clean.

If a ZIP in Prior Lake carries a copper exceedance on record, consider installing a reverse osmosis or nsf 53 carbon block filter certified under NSF 53 and testing your water independently.

Health Effects of Copper

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (short-term, high levels)
Liver and kidney damage (long-term)
Particularly dangerous for people with Wilson's disease
Infants are more sensitive than adults

Health risk severity: Moderate. Governed by the Lead and Copper Rule.

How Copper Gets Into Drinking Water

Corrosion of copper household plumbing
Acidic (low pH) water accelerates copper leaching
New copper pipes leach more than aged ones
Mining and industrial discharge (rare for tap water)

What to Do About Copper in Prior Lake Water

Run water for 30-60 seconds before use (flushes stagnant water)
Install an NSF 53 or NSF 58 certified filter
If pH is low, consider a whole-home acid neutralizer
Test first-draw morning water to check actual copper levels

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 for copper removal.

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  title  = {{Copper in Prior Lake, MN Drinking Water}},
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Data as of July 2026.

Copper in Prior Lake, MN Drinking Water

Copper in Prior Lake Tap Water

Is Copper in Prior Lake Water Safe?

Health Effects of Copper

How Copper Gets Into Drinking Water

What to Do About Copper in Prior Lake Water

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