Winona Water Quality

Minnesota

Health Violations

The tap water in Winona, Minnesota is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 32,026 people. 8 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 4010 in 2021. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
32,026
Population Served
8
Total Violations
8
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Winona, Minnesota is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 32,026 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 Winona shows 8 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 8 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 4010. 15 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
Winona 27,782 8 Health
Goodview 4,158 0 Clean
Green Terrace Mobile Estates 86 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
4010 2021-07-01
4010 2021-04-01
4010 2021-01-01
4010 2020-10-01
4010 2020-07-01
4010 2020-01-01
4010 2017-04-01
4010 2017-01-01

TRI Facilities in Winona

Facility Total Releases
Alliant Castings 114.2K lbs
Peerless Chain Co 107.9K lbs
Cytec Engineered Materials Inc 82.0K lbs
Midwest Metal Products Inc 20.0K lbs
Miller Waste Mills (dba Rtp Co.) 14.0K lbs
Miller Waste Mills DBA Rtp Co 4.1K lbs
We-No-Nah Canoe Inc 4.0K lbs
Badger Foundry Co 3.8K lbs
Bcs-Ais-Machine Building Div 56 lbs
Bcs Automotive Interface Solutions 2 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winona, Minnesota water safe to drink?
Winona is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 32,026 people. 8 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Winona have?
Winona water systems have a total of 8 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 8 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Winona water?
Health-based violations for Winona water systems include the following contaminants: 4010. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Winona?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Winona, Minnesota, collectively covering approximately 32,026 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Winona get its drinking water?
Winona's water supply comes from 3 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Winona?
Yes, 15 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Winona, Minnesota, reporting a combined 350.0K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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.

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