Water Quality

Safe, Clean, Reliable Drinking Water

The City of Hastings is committed to providing residents with safe and high-quality drinking water. We follow strict water testing and protection protocols to ensure your water meets or exceeds all health and safety standards.

Water Testing & Sampling

Water quality testing is conducted monthly and annually by the city in compliance with the Minnesota Department of Health Drinking water monitoring and testing (MDH).
We monitor for contaminants to ensure our water is safe for consumption year-round.

Annual Water Quality Report

Every year, we publish a Water Quality Report to share test results and explain where your water comes from, how it’s treated, and how it meets federal and state safety standards.

Water Quality Report

Water Hardness

Hasting's water has a total hardness of 16 grains per gallon, which is considered moderately hard.
Hard water contains naturally occurring minerals like calcium and magnesium. These are safe to drink but may affect soap use and appliance efficiency.

Why Protect Our Water?

Contaminants on the surface can infiltrate groundwater and impact our water supply. Hastings’ Wellhead Protection Plan helps keep our aquifers clean by managing the land around our municipal wells — known as the Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA).

Property Owner Outreach

The City has mailed information to properties identified as potential pollution sources, helping them better manage:

Storage Tanks

Chemical Storage

Hazardous Waste Generators

Class V Wells

Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems

Wellhead Protection Plan - Part I (2020 Update)
Wellhead Protection Plan - Part II (2020-21 Update)

What You Can Do

You play an important role in protecting Hastings’ water!

• Never dump waste, paint or chemicals in storm drains or on the ground.
• Maintain septic systems and underground storage tanks.
• Use yard care products responsibly.
• Fix leaks and use water wisely.

Learn How to reduce Illicit Storm Sewer Runoff

Private Wells

If you have a private well, you are responsible for its safety. The Minnesota Department of Health provides a Well Owner’s Handbook with guidance on:

• Well construction & maintenance
• Testing for contaminants
• Sealing abandoned wells

Well Owners Handbook

Well Sealing Grant Available
Dakota County offers a grant program to help property owners seal unused or abandoned wells, reducing the risk of groundwater contamination.

Learn About Well Sealing Grant Program