Water Quality: Rochester, MN
9 water systems • 124,843 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Rochester is served by 9 public water systems with a combined service population of 124,843 people, and has 26 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Rochester's violation count is 365% above the national average for Minnesota.
Water Systems Serving Rochester
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | MN1550010 | Groundwater | 123,624 | 0 |
| Chester Heights | MN1550020 | Groundwater | 300 | 1 |
| Zumbro Ridge Estates | MN1550003 | Groundwater | 270 | 8 |
| Hallmark Terrace Mobile Home Park | MN1550029 | Groundwater | 170 | 2 |
| Sandy Slopes Community | MN1550027 | Groundwater | 158 | 0 |
| Meadowbrook Addition | MN1550021 | Groundwater | 125 | 0 |
| Briarwood Subdivision | MN1550035 | Groundwater | 90 | 11 |
| Country Home Trailer Park | MN1550002 | Groundwater | 56 | 3 |
| Sunrise Mobile Home Park | MN1550016 | Groundwater | 50 | 1 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.