Water Quality Report · Saint Paul, MN

Is Saint Paul, MN Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Based on EPA UCMR5 monitoring data, EPA SDWIS federal violations records, and EWG Tap Water Database published findings.

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🔶 D — Elevated Risk
Saint Paul, MN · ZIP 55101
PFAS Detected: 4.9 ppt 8 contaminants above EWG health guidelines 13 total contaminants detected
HAVEN › Water Quality › Saint Paul, MN
Water Quality Assessment

How Does Saint Paul Tap Water Score?

EPA UCMR5 monitoring data documents elevated PFAS in this Twin Cities system. The upper Midwest has been a subject of significant state and federal attention regarding PFAS in groundwater and surface water, with publicly documented sources including certain manufacturing operations historically present in the region. HAVEN presents published EPA and state monitoring data.

Water source: Surface water (Mississippi River)

Water utility: Saint Paul Regional Water Services

Key Data Points

By the Numbers

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HAVEN Score (out of 100)
4.9 ppt
PFAS Level
8
Above EWG Health Guidelines
13
Total Contaminants Detected
PFAS "Forever Chemicals"

PFAS in Saint Paul Water

Detected at approximately 4.9 ppt per EPA monitoring data — above the EPA's 4 ppt maximum contaminant level (effective 2026). Reverse osmosis or AquaTru filtration removes 99%+ of PFAS compounds.

The EPA's new maximum contaminant level (MCL) for PFAS is 4 ppt, effective 2026. PFAS compounds have been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune disruption, and developmental issues at chronic exposure levels per peer-reviewed research.

Contaminants of Concern

What's In Saint Paul Tap Water?

The following contaminants have been detected or are associated with elevated risk in this water system, per available EPA and EWG published data:

PFAS (3M Cottage Grove legacy)Lead (older neighborhoods)Disinfection ByproductsNitrate

These detections are drawn from EPA SDWIS federal violations database and EWG Tap Water Database records. EWG health guidelines are stricter than EPA legal limits and reflect long-term exposure risk.

EPA Violations

Compliance Record

EPA SDWIS records show 2 health-based violation(s) and 1 lead action-level violation(s) in the past 5 years at this utility. Violations reflect the legal threshold; actual health risk at sub-violation levels is addressed by EWG health guidelines used in HAVEN's scoring.

What To Do

Best Water Filter for Saint Paul, MN

💧 HAVEN's Filter Recommendation

Reverse osmosis filtration is recommended — AquaTru Carafe ($149) or APEC ROES-50 under-sink RO ($250). RO removes 99%+ PFAS, lead, nitrates, arsenic, chromium, and disinfection byproducts in a single system.

AquaTru Carafe $149 → APEC RO Under-Sink $250 → ZeroWater Pitcher $39 →

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Data Disclaimer: HAVEN water quality data is derived from EPA UCMR5 PFAS monitoring, EPA SDWIS federal violations database, and EWG Tap Water Database published records (2021–2025). This data is publicly available and is presented for educational and informational purposes only. HAVEN makes no warranty as to current conditions; water quality can change. Scores and notes reflect published data at time of compilation and should not be treated as a substitute for current laboratory testing. For definitive assessment, independent certified laboratory water testing is recommended.