Water Quality in Lake Elmo, MN (55042)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 55042.
50
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
50
Monitoring / Reporting
49
Resolved
What does this mean?
49 of 50 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 50 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (50 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrazine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Cardiovascular system or reproductive problems |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| BHC-GAMMA | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| BHC-GAMMA | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Endrin | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Endrin | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Atrazine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Cardiovascular system or reproductive problems |
| Simazine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Simazine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2024(43)
Atrazine
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Atrazine
03
Simazine
03
Simazine
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Methoxychlor
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Public Notice
75
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
2023(7)
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
How Does This Compare?
Lake Elmo (55042) has 50 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.