A100/100
Paynesville — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,530 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MN1730018
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 Paynesville
Is Paynesville water safe to drink?
Paynesville water receives a grade of A (100/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Paynesville detected?
1 contaminants were tested in Paynesville's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does Paynesville have any EPA violations?
No, Paynesville has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does Paynesville serve?
Paynesville serves approximately 2,530 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Paynesville provide?
Paynesville sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1730018.
How does Paynesville compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Paynesville scores 100/100 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.