Water Quality in Litchfield, MN (55355)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 55355.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

74 of 77 violations have been resolved. 6 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 71 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.

Water systems: 62 Population served: 10,537

Violations Detail (77 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Active	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Active	N/A
Chlorite	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Chlorite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(8)

Lead and Copper Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

E. COLI

Mar 31Resolved

E. COLI

Mar 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Jan 31Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Jan 31Active

2024(30)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

E. COLI

Dec 31Resolved

E. COLI

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorite

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorite

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorite

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorite

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorite

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorite

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorite

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorite

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

E. COLI

Mar 31Resolved

E. COLI

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

Litchfield (55355) has 77 recorded violations, including 6 health-based. 3 remain 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in Litchfield, MN (55355)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (77 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(8)

2024(30)

2023(18)

2022(10)

2021(11)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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