Public water system · MN1550010
ActiveRochester
Community water system in Olmsted County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
123,624
Service connections
42,243
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Rochester. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Rochester: frequently asked questions
Is Rochester's water safe to drink?
Rochester is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MN state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA violation data lists no violations for this system; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Rochester?
Rochester (PWSID MN1550010) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Rochester serve?
Rochester reports serving 123,624 people through 42,243 service connections in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Where does Rochester get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Olmsted County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartville | Olmsted | 6,850 | Community | Groundwater |
| Byron | Olmsted | 6,809 | Community | Groundwater |
| Eyota | Olmsted | 2,043 | Community | Groundwater |
| Oronoco | Olmsted | 2,040 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dover | Olmsted | 792 | Community | Groundwater |
| Crosswinds Church | Olmsted | 400 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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