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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is the state authority for drinking water. Several programs at MDH work together to ensure safe and adequate drinking water. The Drinking Water Protection program focuses on public water systems. Public water systems serve 25 people or more in places where they live, work, gather and play.

For more information, visit:

MN Department of Health - Drinking Water Protection

To have a water sample tested in Olmsted County, visit:

Southeastern Minnesota Water Analysis Laboratory