There was some concern among some homeowners recently, primarily in Hastings and South St. Paul, after it was learned that contaminants in their public water systems exceeded the EPA’s allowable drinking water standards.  How did this happen? The water quality didn’t change. The standards did. In April 2024, the EPA lowered the previously acceptable threshold for certain contaminants. Cities around Minnesota are taking action to bring their water systems into compliance with the new standards.  But while municipal water treatment facilities do a good job of providing clean, general purpose water, there are many miles of pipes between your home