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Areas served

  • Hennepin County
  • Ramsey County
  • Washington County
  • Dakota County
  • Anoka County
  • Carver County
  • Scott County
  • Isanti County
  • Chisago County
  • Sherburne County
  • Sherburne County
  • Wright County
  • Meeker County
  • Kandiyohi County
  • Stearns County
  • Stevens County
  • Otter Tail County
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Minneapolis water quality throughout the years

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Nowadays, Minneapolis’s water quality varies because residents get water from both private and public sources. But, generally, Minneapolis tap water is safe to drink. Community water systems serve about 80% of people living in Minnesota. The remaining 20% of Minnesotans get their drinking water from private well systems. The local Minneapolis government recommends that private well owners test and maintain household water supplies.

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The city of Minneapolis pumps approximately 21 billion gallons of water from the Mississippi River each year and delivers an average of 57 million gallons of drinking water every day. The Minneapolis water distribution system includes nine pump stations and 1,000 miles of water mains. Minneapolis water quality is monitored daily, with hundreds of tests being conducted at treatment plants and distribution centers.

Minneapolis tap water comes from the Mississippi River. Groundwater supplies about 75% of Minnesota drinking water, and surface water supplies the remaining 25%. Both sources of water can contain microbial contaminants that come from commercial livestock operations and septic systems. Other sources of inorganic contaminants include stormwater runoff and industrial operations.

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The Dakota Sioux chose the land home to present-day Minneapolis due to the abundance of water. The city grew as different industrial operations recognized the opportunity to run their businesses using hydropower. In the early 19th century, Minneapolis was viewed as the lumber and flour milling capital of the world. As the city expanded industrial operations, it was necessary to establish a waterworks to monitor Minneapolis water quality. Minneapolis built the first waterworks in Minnesota in 1871 to meet the needs of the city’s growing population.

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In the late 19th century, a typhoid epidemic was blamed on Minneapolis water quality. The US Army studied typhoid in the city and found that there was fecal matter in the Minneapolis tap water supply. The city wasn’t able to resolve its issue with bacteria until 1910 when it built a new sterilization plant.

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Culligan Quench filtration solutions

Culligan Quench filtration solutions.

Backed by 85 years of Culligan expertise, Culligan Quench has focused exclusively on providing businesses with the highest quality filtered water. This commitment to doing one thing well has made us the trusted water authority for over 75% of the Fortune 500. We offer the best bottleless water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers, and coffee brewers to fit any workplace. No matter your location, company size, or industry, we have a filtered water solution that is right for you

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Proudly providing businesses with clean, filtered drinking water in the greater Minneapolis Metro Area.

Mon: 8 AM – 8PM
Tues: 8 AM – 8PM
Wed: 8 AM – 8PM
Thur: 8 AM – 8PM
Fri: 8 AM – 8PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Frequently asked questions

Is Minneapolis tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Minneapolis has safe drinking water. The water comes from the Mississippi River and is softened, filtered and disinfected before it’s delivered to residents. The City of Minneapolis tests the water about 500 times a day across its distribution system to ensure it meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. 

While local water is safe to consume, it might not be convenient to access in the workplace. Businesses can provide standing and countertop water coolers that deliver fresh-tasting, filtered water on demand. These coolers dispense hot and cold water at the right temperatures.

Does Minneapolis have hard water?

No, Minneapolis doesn’t have hard water. The city has a centralized water softening plant in Fridley that removes 65,000 pounds of hard minerals from the water supply each day. 

If you’re interested in learning about different types of water coolers in the workplace to keep your employees hydrated, take a simple quiz to find a water dispenser that suits your company’s needs. Bottleless water coolers provide advanced filtration of your existing water supply for a sustainable solution.

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Over 120,000 companies, big and small, trust Culligan Quench for cleaner, safer, and great-tasting water.

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