A80/100
College of St. Benedict — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,600 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MN1730034
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.37 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2002.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About College of St. Benedict
Is College of St. Benedict water safe to drink?
College of St. Benedict water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has College of St. Benedict detected?
2 contaminants were tested in College of St. Benedict's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does College of St. Benedict have any EPA violations?
Yes, College of St. Benedict has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2002. Violation types include MR.
How many people does College of St. Benedict serve?
College of St. Benedict serves approximately 1,600 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does College of St. Benedict provide?
College of St. Benedict sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1730034.
How does College of St. Benedict compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
College of St. Benedict scores 80/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Minnesota state page for a full comparison of water systems.