A81/100
Waite Park — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,354 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MN1730039
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.018 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFHxS | 0.017 µg/L | 0.010 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
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 Waite Park
Is Waite Park water safe to drink?
Waite Park water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, 3 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Waite Park detected?
31 contaminants were tested in Waite Park's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFHxS, PFOA. 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does Waite Park have any EPA violations?
No, Waite Park has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does Waite Park serve?
Waite Park serves approximately 8,354 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Waite Park provide?
Waite Park sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1730039.
How does Waite Park compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Waite Park scores 81/100 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.