Drinking Water Protection
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 supplies. Public water supplies serve 25 people or more in places where they live, work, gather and play.
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About Us
- About the Drinking Water Protection program, with links to program sites.
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A-Z List of Contaminants in Water
- Information about contaminants that could be found in drinking water and sources of drinking water like groundwater, rivers, and lakes.
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Bottled Water
- Questions and answers on bottled water versus tap water.
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Drinking Water Annual Reports
- Drinking water protection annual reports by year.
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Drinking Water Institute
- WaterWorks! A Drinking Water Institute for Educators is an annual institute for teachers to learn about drinking water and how to teach it in their classrooms.
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Fact Sheets
- Drinking water protection fact sheets and advisory guidance documents.
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Invisible Heroes Videos
- Videos highlighting public water providers.
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Drinking Water Revolving Fund
- Information about public drinking water supplies in Minnesota.
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Home Water Treatment
- Overview of types of devices used to treat water and considerations for purchasing.
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Source Water Assessments
- Information about public drinking water supplies in Minnesota.
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Water Operator Certification and Training
- Exam information, training schedule, FAQs, and more.
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Waterline Newsletter
- A quarterly publication for water operators and others as well as a list of feature stories about water systems.
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Risk Communication Toolkit
- Strategies and tools for communicating about drinking water.
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Drinking Water Protection Contacts
- Contact information for Drinking Water Protection program staff.
