A87/100

Inver Grove Heights — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 34,189 people · Minnesota

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
MN1190014
Violations
2

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

2

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

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 Inver Grove Heights

Is Inver Grove Heights water safe to drink?

Inver Grove Heights water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has Inver Grove Heights detected?

66 contaminants were tested in Inver Grove Heights's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does Inver Grove Heights have any EPA violations?

Yes, Inver Grove Heights has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MCL. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does Inver Grove Heights serve?

Inver Grove Heights serves approximately 34,189 people, Minnesota.

What type of water does Inver Grove Heights provide?

Inver Grove Heights sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1190014.

How does Inver Grove Heights compare to other utilities in Minnesota?

Inver Grove Heights scores 87/100 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.