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Minnesota Water Quality
492
Utilities in database
4.6M
Residents served
0
With open violations
191
PFAS monitored
Quick Answer
Minnesota public drinking water is served by 492 EPA-tracked water systems, providing service to approximately 4.6 million residents through public utilities. No open health-based violations are currently recorded across tracked systems in the EPA federal database. 191 systems have official PFAS monitoring records from the EPA UCMR 5 program (2023–2025). About 35% of MN residents use private wells, which fall outside federal utility compliance monitoring.
No open health-based violations are currently recorded in the EPA SDWIS database for Minnesota's tracked water systems. Always verify with your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for annual test results.
Drinking Water in Minnesota
Minnesota has 492 community water systems serving approximately 4.6 million residents. Primary water sources include groundwater. The most commonly reported contaminants include arsenic, lead. 35% of Minnesota residents rely on private wells. MDH holds primary enforcement authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Safest Large Utilities
Minnesota systems with no open health violations serving 10,000+ residents.
Utilities in Minnesota
51–75 of 492Willmar
MN1340016 · 21,045 served
New Hope
MN1270040 · 20,963 served
Northfield
MN1660010 · 20,790 served
South Saint Paul
MN1190020 · 20,664 served
Sartell
MN1730036 · 20,300 served
Elk River
MN1710004 · 19,532 served
Hopkins
MN1270016 · 19,462 served
Stillwater
MN1820024 · 19,462 served
Otsego
MN1860026 · 19,000 served
Albert Lea
MN1240001 · 18,492 served
Lino Lakes
MN1020023 · 17,859 served
Anoka
MN1020001 · 17,798 served
Ramsey
MN1020035 · 17,705 served
Buffalo
MN1860005 · 16,711 served
Red Wing
MN1250013 · 16,459 served
Hibbing
MN1690022 · 16,028 served
Bemidji
MN1040002 · 15,147 served
Monticello
MN1860012 · 15,087 served
Alexandria
MN1210001 · 15,000 served
Hutchinson
MN1430004 · 14,900 served
Brainerd
MN1180002 · 14,670 served
Robbinsdale
MN1270046 · 14,646 served
North Mankato
MN1520005 · 14,448 served
Rogers
MN1270047 · 14,430 served
Fergus Falls
MN1560014 · 14,194 served
Key Contaminant Concerns in Minnesota
These contaminants appear most frequently in Minnesota utility records or pose elevated risk in this region based on EPA data.
Lead
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that was widely used in plumbing infrastructure until it was banned for new installations in 1986. An estimated 9.2 million lead service lines still connect homes to public water mains across the United States, along with millions of homes with lead solder in their internal plumbing. Critically, a utility's water quality report can show zero detected lead at the treatment plant while your specific tap still delivers elevated lead — because the contamination happens inside the distribution system and your home's plumbing, not at the source.
EPA limit: 15 ppb (action level)
Arsenic
Arsenic (As) occurs naturally in rock and soil, dissolving into groundwater through natural weathering processes. Inorganic arsenic — the form found in drinking water — is a known human carcinogen. The western United States has particularly arsenic-rich geological formations, but elevated levels have been found in 48 states. Arsenic is tasteless and odorless.
EPA limit: 10 ppb
City Water Reports in Minnesota
Tap water quality pages for Minnesota cities — violations, PFAS records, utility profiles, and official source links.
Independent Water Testing
Find a certified lab in Minnesota
Utility compliance records show what water systems report to the EPA. An independent test from a certified laboratory confirms what's actually in your tap water. Minnesota labs can test for PFAS, lead, nitrates, bacteria, and dozens of other contaminants.
Explore Water Quality in Minnesota
Willmar
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
New Hope
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Northfield
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
PFAS monitoring records — Minnesota
191 water systems in Minnesota with EPA UCMR 5 records
Lead in Minnesota drinking water
State-specific lead data, violation utilities, and testing guidance
PFAS in Minnesota drinking water
State-specific PFAS data, MCL context, and treatment options
Certified water testing labs in Minnesota
Labs certified for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and filtration guides with cost ranges
Data sources and methodology
How WaterUtilityReport.com sources and validates official EPA data
Common Questions About Minnesota Drinking Water
Does Minnesota drinking water have PFAS?
191 Minnesota water systems have EPA UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring records (2023–2025)
Which Minnesota water utilities have open violations?
Browse Minnesota utility compliance records and violation history
How do I test my water in Minnesota?
State-certified labs for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What treatment removes PFAS from MN tap water?
Reverse osmosis removes PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates — cost, maintenance, and NSF certification explained
What do Minnesota PFAS records tell me about my water?
EPA limits, health context, and what UCMR 5 detection above MRL means for your water
How is Minnesota water quality data sourced here?
EPA SDWIS violations, UCMR 5 PFAS records, and CCR data — sources, accuracy notes, and limitations
Minnesota Water FAQs
Data sources: Utility compliance and violation data from EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System). PFAS monitoring records from EPA UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5, 2023–2025). Contaminant data from EPA and ATSDR public references. This page summarizes public records — it is not a compliance determination. Methodology →
Last updated: 2026-04-19