Rochester, MN · Olmsted County
Rochester Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Rochester must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Rochester.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Minnesota’s official records. Always confirm current status with Minnesota before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- MN1550010
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 123,624
- Service connections
- 42,243
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Rochester is the third largest community water system in Minnesota, serving 123,624 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- September 30, 1988State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is Rochester required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Rochester is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is Rochester’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Rochester’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Rochester have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Rochester.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
Rochester Public Utilities
5072801601
Rochester, MN 55906-2813