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City Water Quality Rankings in Minnesota

333 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#121
Jackson
County, MN
96 A
#122
Kenyon
County, MN
96 A
#123
Lino Lakes
County, MN
96 A
#124
Little Falls
County, MN
96 A
#125
Madelia
County, MN
96 A
#126
Maple Lake
County, MN
96 A
#127
Maple Plain
County, MN
96 A
#128
Marshall
County, MN
96 A
#129
Montrose
County, MN
96 A
#130
Moorhead
County, MN
96 A
#131
New Richland
County, MN
96 A
#132
North St. Paul
County, MN
96 A
#133
Oak Park Heights
County, MN
96 A
#134
Plainview
County, MN
96 A
#135
Prior Lake
County, MN
96 A
#136
Shoreview
County, MN
96 A
#137
Spring Valley
County, MN
96 A
#138
St. Paul Park
County, MN
96 A
#139
Wabasha
County, MN
96 A
#140
Woodbury
County, MN
96 A
#141
Cokato
County, MN
95 A
#142
Edina
County, MN
95 A
#143
Excelsior
County, MN
95 A
#144
Fridley
County, MN
95 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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