Is pfas a problem in Minnesota drinking water?

PFAS was detected in Minnesota water systems but within the EPA limit of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS). Check the ZIP code table on this page for area-specific data.

How widespread is pfas in Minnesota water?

No pfas detections were reported in Minnesota in the exported EPA records.

PFAS · Minnesota

PFAS in Minnesota Drinking Water — 0 Violations

EPA data analysis for pfas in Minnesota drinking water systems

ZIPs with Violations

4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS)

EPA Limit

High

Health Risk

Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon

Best Filter Method

PFAS Contamination in Minnesota

ZipCheckup analyzed EPA enforcement records across 469 ZIP codes in Minnesota. 0 ZIP codes have pfas-related violations on record.

EPA Standard for PFAS

The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for pfas is 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS), governed by the PFAS NPDWR (2024). Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.

Health Effects of PFAS

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are linked to cancer (kidney, testicular), thyroid disease, immune system suppression, reproductive problems, and elevated cholesterol. These "forever chemicals" persist in the body for years.

How to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water

The most effective treatment for pfas removal is Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon. Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 standards.

Check Your ZIP Code

Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see pfas data for your specific water system in Minnesota.

Cities with PFAS Data in Minnesota

44 cities in Minnesota have pfas testing data available.

Alexandria Andover Anoka Becker Big Lake Burnsville Chisago City Circle Pines Cloquet Cottage Grove East Grand Forks Eden Prairie Excelsior Fairmont Farmington Hastings Hopkins Hugo Inver Grove Heights Lake City

+ 24 more cities

Minnesota Water Quality Overview: See statewide water quality rankings on the Minnesota water quality page.

Learn more about PFAS: Read the full guide on PFAS in drinking water.

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APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). PFAS in Minnesota Drinking Water — 0 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/minnesota/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{PFAS in Minnesota Drinking Water — 0 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/minnesota/}
}

Page version: August 2026.