Tap Water Quality in Rochester, MN
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Rochester Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~125,000 | Source: Groundwater wells in the Prairie du Chien and Jordan aquifers
Rochester, home to the Mayo Clinic, draws from deep aquifer wells that provide naturally clean water. Agricultural activity in the surrounding Olmsted County contributes some nitrate contamination to shallower wells. The city's water quality is regularly rated among the best in Minnesota.
Common water quality concerns in Rochester
Nitrates from agriculture
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Naturally occurring manganese
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PFAS
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What's in your Rochester water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Rochester water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Rochester, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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