PFAS ("forever chemicals") · 2025
PFOA in Rochester, MN tap water
Rochester, MN's 2025 PFOA measurement is below the federal limit of 0 ng/L (MCLG).
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Average or Highest Single Test Result | 0.8 ng/L | 0 ng/L MCLG |
Range of Detected Test Results | 0–0.97 ng/L | 0 ng/L MCLG |
Verbatim from Rochester, MN's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products.
Linked to cancer, liver damage, and immune effects; the EPA set an enforceable limit of 4 parts per trillion.
People also ask
+Is there PFOA in Rochester, MN tap water?
Yes — Rochester, MN's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report lists PFOA at 0–0.97 ng/L. Rochester, MN's 2025 PFOA measurement is below the federal limit of 0 ng/L (MCLG).
+What's the federal limit for PFOA in drinking water?
The federal MCLG for PFOA is 0 ng/L. The EPA enforces this against the regulated reporting statistic (running annual average or 90th percentile), not a single-sample spike.
+What is PFOA?
Perfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. Linked to cancer, liver damage, and immune effects; the EPA set an enforceable limit of 4 parts per trillion.
+Where does this PFOA measurement come from?
This page reproduces the PFOA entry from the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Rochester, MN water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/mn/rochester/2025/source.