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Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Minneapolis?
Yes, tap water in Minneapolis is safe to drink. It's drawn from the Mississippi River and treated by Minneapolis Water Works to meet all EPA standards.
Hardness
Moderate
pH
7.4–7.9
TDS
ranges 150–250 ppm
EPA Status
Compliant
Soft
Moderate
Hard
Very Hard
Water Source
Minneapolis Water Works draws from the Mississippi River near its headwaters region, treating it at the city's water treatment plant before distribution.
EPA Compliance Status
Meets all federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards.
Notable Contaminants & Context
- •No significant compliance concerns in Minneapolis's own municipal supply
- •Minnesota has broader regional PFAS monitoring tied to historical industrial sources in parts of the eastern Twin Cities metro; Minneapolis's Mississippi River source is separately monitored and treated
How It Compares
Because it draws from the Mississippi much closer to its headwaters than downstream cities, Minneapolis benefits from comparatively cleaner source water relative to municipalities further down the river.
Tips
- •Minneapolis Water Works publishes an annual water quality report
- •Sourcing near the river's headwaters generally means better baseline quality than downstream Mississippi River cities
- •No need for bottled water around the city
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & References
The safety rating and guidance on this page draw on the following sources. See our full methodology.
- •US EPA Safe Drinking Water Act regulations
- •EWG Tap Water Database
- •The utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
- •WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality