A99/100
Golden Valley — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 23,000 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MN1270014
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1991.
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 Golden Valley
Is Golden Valley water safe to drink?
Golden Valley water receives a grade of A (99/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Golden Valley detected?
69 contaminants were tested in Golden Valley's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does Golden Valley have any EPA violations?
Yes, Golden Valley has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1991. Violation types include MR.
How many people does Golden Valley serve?
Golden Valley serves approximately 23,000 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Golden Valley provide?
Golden Valley sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MN1270014.
How does Golden Valley compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Golden Valley scores 99/100 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.