B76/100

Savage — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 30,285 people · Minnesota

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
MN1700008
Violations
5

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
6530.00 µg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: 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 Savage

Is Savage water safe to drink?

Savage water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has Savage detected?

73 contaminants were tested in Savage's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does Savage have any EPA violations?

Yes, Savage has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MCL, MR. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does Savage serve?

Savage serves approximately 30,285 people, Minnesota.

What type of water does Savage provide?

Savage 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 MN1700008.

How does Savage compare to other utilities in Minnesota?

Savage scores 76/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Minnesota state page for a full comparison of water systems.