Minneapolis
EPA ID: MN1270024 · 425,300 people served · 93 ZIP codes
Minneapolis's current EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 425,300 residents across its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Minneapolis Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Minneapolis serves a community with a median household income of $88,220 and an estimated 1,406,222 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Minneapolis's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Ramsey County, Minnesota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Minneapolis compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 65 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Minneapolis (EPA ID: MN1270024) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 425,300 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 93 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55401 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55402 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55403 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55404 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55405 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55406 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55407 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55408 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55409 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55410 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55411 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55412 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55413 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55414 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55415 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55416 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55417 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55418 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55419 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 55420 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 28 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 65 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 93 ZIP codes:
55101 · 55102 · 55103 · 55104 · 55105 55108 · 55111 · 55112 · 55113 · 55114 55116 · 55126 · 55133 · 55144 · 55145 55150 · 55155 · 55164 · 55165 · 55170 55172 · 55175 · 55187 · 55188 · 55401 55402 · 55403 · 55404 · 55405 · 55406 55407 · 55408 · 55409 · 55410 · 55411 55412 · 55413 · 55414 · 55415 · 55416 55417 · 55418 · 55419 · 55420 · 55421 55422 · 55423 · 55424 · 55425 · 55426 55427 · 55428 · 55429 · 55430 · 55431 55432 · 55433 · 55434 · 55435 · 55436 55437 · 55438 · 55439 · 55440 · 55441 55442 · 55443 · 55444 · 55445 · 55446 55447 · 55448 · 55449 · 55450 · 55454 55455 · 55458 · 55459 · 55460 · 55467 55470 · 55472 · 55473 · 55474 · 55478 55479 · 55480 · 55483 · 55484 · 55485 55486 · 55487 · 55488
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Minneapolis (MN1270024) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minneapolis water safe to drink?
Minneapolis has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Minneapolis serve?
Minneapolis serves approximately 425,300 people across 93 ZIP codes in Minnesota.
Where does Minneapolis get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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