Water Quality in Elk River, MN (55308)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 55308.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

10,321

Population

40

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (40)

Elk River

Groundwater 19,532 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Big Lake

Groundwater 12,413 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Becker

All resolved
Groundwater 5,034 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Holiday Stationstore No. 598

1 health-based
Groundwater 800 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Northern States Power Company

Groundwater 550 people served
0 violations

Santiago Country Store

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Becker Public Schools - Transp Facility

2 health-based
Groundwater 60 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Becker Christian Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Riversedge Rv Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Becker City Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Vacationaire Estates

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Snake River Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

County Elevator

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hart Standard Sta And Caf

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sherburne-Anoka-Hennepin Usda Service

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lonnys Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Natrogas, Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becker Post Office

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Family Affair Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pines Supper Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becker Wash Out

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

River Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becker Township Hall

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sherburne Co Telephone Co

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becker Furniture World No 2

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becker Municipal Liquor

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pine Ridge Court

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becker High School - Athletic Field

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Imperial Motors

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kid'S House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Angell'S Hideaway Resort

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Immaculate Conception Chu

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becker Furniture World #1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becker Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Structural Buildings

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sherburne Oaks Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sherburne Co Shop No 1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Element Arms

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becker Fire Department

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wise Guys Pizza

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

3 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Elk River (55308) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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