West Coon Rapids
West Coon Rapids, MN water profile — supply sources, drought status, wastewater reuse, and the key water issues facing the city.
West Coon Rapids, MN is a small but growing city, with a population near 62,528 and the 13th-largest community in Minnesota. Like much of Minnesota, West Coon Rapids draws its water primarily from Mississippi headwaters, lakes, and aquifers.
West Coon Rapids's water outlook is shaped most by groundwater depletion — the issue that dominates planning across Minnesota. The 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' still faces localized aquifer drawdown around the Twin Cities metro.
West Coon Rapids sits in a state that reuses roughly 4% of treated wastewater (minimal programs) and currently experiences moderate to severe drought.
For the bigger picture, see the Minnesota state water profile and the related issues below.
At a glance
- Population ~62,528 (13th-largest in Minnesota)
- Primary sources: Mississippi headwaters, lakes, and aquifers
- Drought: moderate to severe conditions
- State reuse rate: ~4% of wastewater
Statewide drought history
% of Minnesota in severe+ drought (Severe (D2) now).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor
Common questions
Is tap water safe in West Coon Rapids?
West Coon Rapids is served by community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Statewide, 11.2% of Minnesota's systems have a recent health-based violation. Check your provider's annual Consumer Confidence Report for local results.
Where does West Coon Rapids get its water?
West Coon Rapids draws from the same regional sources that serve Minnesota: Mississippi headwaters, lakes, aquifers.
Related water issues
Groundwater Depletion
Aquifers from the Central Valley to the Ogallala are being pumped faster than they recharge, causing land subsidence and threatening long-term supply.
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