Minneapolis Water Quality
Minnesota
The tap water in Minneapolis, Minnesota is served by 13 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 436,016 people. 2 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2021. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Minneapolis, Minnesota is delivered through 13 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 436,016 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Minneapolis shows 2 total violations across all 13 systems, of which 2 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 8000. 38 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Minnesota drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 425,300 | 0 | Clean |
| Saint Anthony Village | 9,500 | 0 | Clean |
| HEATHERWOOD TERRACE TOWNHOUSES | 435 | 0 | Clean |
| COUNTRY COVE COURT LLC | 150 | 0 | Clean |
| Garrison Bay Resort | 90 | 0 | Clean |
| ROLLING HILLS MHP LLC | 90 | 0 | Clean |
| Ham Lake Apartments | 89 | 0 | Clean |
| Chosen Valley Mobile Home Park | 73 | 0 | Clean |
| Wyldewood Acres | 70 | 0 | Clean |
| EQUINOX REI LLC DELLWOOD ESTATES | 70 | 0 | Clean |
| HILLTOP ESTATES MHP | 64 | 1 | Health |
| COACH RUN CONDOS | 60 | 1 | Health |
| FOUNTAIN BLUFFS MHP LLC | 25 | 0 | Clean |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 8000 | 2021-03-01 |
| 8000 | 2018-09-01 |
TRI Facilities in Minneapolis
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Wanner Engineering Inc | 252.3K lbs |
| Nico Products Inc | 205.0K lbs |
| Interplastic Corp | 47.3K lbs |
| Hard Chrome Inc. | 45.4K lbs |
| Greatbatch Ltd. (d/b/a Greatbatch Medical) | 44.2K lbs |
| Invest Cast Inc. | 35.3K lbs |
| Hawkins Inc. - Minneapolis | 33.5K lbs |
| Zalk Steel & Supply Co | 32.3K lbs |
| Larsen's Manufacturing Co | 32.0K lbs |
| Mactac | 16.0K lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.