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Official Status: March 2026

Is St. Paul tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — St. Paul scores 94/100.

Safety Score
94
out of 100

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St. Paul

Minnesota

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Is St. Paul tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — St. Paul scores 94/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in St. Paul. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in St. Paul?

Requirement Status
Optional
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Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

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Homebuyer's Perspective

For those looking to relocate to St. Paul, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. The high safety score (94/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Benzene levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Score Breakdown for St. Paul

EPA Compliance & Violations 85/100
Contaminant Safety Margin 94%

*Scores are calculated using weighted EPA monitoring data from the past 5 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Paul tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — St. Paul scores 94/100.

How many water systems serve St. Paul?

St. Paul is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in St. Paul?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for St. Paul.

What is the water quality score for St. Paul?

The water quality score for St. Paul is N/A out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.

What are the top contaminants in St. Paul?

The top contaminants detected in St. Paul include Benzene, Perchlorate, Total Trihalomethanes. View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
94/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
2
Population
402,729

St. Paul Water Quality Summary

St. Paul, MN receives a water quality score of 94/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.

St. Paul's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology →

Key Contaminants

Benzene Violation
6.2195 / 5 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 5 μg/L
Perchlorate Violation
61.6107 / 56 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 56 μg/L
Total Trihalomethanes
67.0506 / 80 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 80 μg/L
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
37.6928 / 60 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 60 μg/L
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
2.9666 / 5 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 5 μg/L
Nitrite
0.4638 / 1 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 1 mg/L
Manganese
14.6258 / 50 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 50 μg/L
Chloramine
1.0694 / 4 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 4 mg/L

Water Systems Serving St. Paul (2)

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