Water Quality in ROCHESTER, MN (55901)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 55901.
27
Total Violations
22
Health-Based
5
Monitoring / Reporting
21
Resolved
What does this mean?
21 of 27 violations have been resolved. 22 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 5 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (27 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 2, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 2, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 16, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 9.8 | Dec 31, 2024 | Active | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 9.8 | Dec 31, 2024 | Active | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 9.8 | Dec 31, 2024 | Active | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 9.8 | Dec 31, 2024 | Active | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 11 | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 11 | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(3)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2024(5)
Groundwater Rule
45
Nitrate
02
Nitrate
02
Nitrate
02
Nitrate
02
How Does This Compare?
ROCHESTER (55901) has 27 recorded violations, including 22 health-based. 6 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.