A95/100
Saint Cloud — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 71,321 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MN1730027
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
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 Saint Cloud
Is Saint Cloud water safe to drink?
Saint Cloud water receives a grade of A (95/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Saint Cloud detected?
69 contaminants were tested in Saint Cloud's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does Saint Cloud have any EPA violations?
Yes, Saint Cloud has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does Saint Cloud serve?
Saint Cloud serves approximately 71,321 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Saint Cloud provide?
Saint Cloud sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MN1730027.
How does Saint Cloud compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Saint Cloud scores 95/100 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.