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City Water Quality Rankings in Minnesota

333 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#1
Aitkin
County, MN
100 A
#2
Andover
County, MN
100 A
#3
Atwater
County, MN
100 A
#4
Avon
County, MN
100 A
#5
Baxter
County, MN
100 A
#6
Benson
County, MN
100 A
#7
Blue Earth
County, MN
100 A
#8
Braham
County, MN
100 A
#9
Brooklyn Center
County, MN
100 A
#10
Burnsville
County, MN
100 A
#11
Carlton
County, MN
100 A
#12
Clearwater
County, MN
100 A
#13
Cohasset
County, MN
100 A
#14
Cologne
County, MN
100 A
#15
Corcoran
County, MN
100 A
#16
Cottonwood
County, MN
100 A
#17
Crystal
County, MN
100 A
#18
Dayton
County, MN
100 A
#19
Eden Prairie
County, MN
100 A
#20
Eden Valley
County, MN
100 A
#21
Elgin
County, MN
100 A
#22
Elko-New Market
County, MN
100 A
#23
Esko
County, MN
100 A
#24
Glencoe
County, MN
100 A

Frequently Asked Questions

How are city water quality rankings calculated in Minnesota?

WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.

Can I compare two cities in Minnesota?

Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.

How often does WaterQ refresh city data?

City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.

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