Water Quality in Grand Marais, MN (55604)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 55604.
Active Health Violations
18 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,719
Population
131
Water Systems
76
Violations (5yr)
18
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (131)
Grand Marais
All resolved Surface water 1,344 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Naniboujou Lodge
All resolved Groundwater under influence of surface water 200 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Gunflint Lodge
All resolved Surface water 180 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Ymca Camp Menogyn
2 health-based Surface water 150 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Hungry Jack Lodge
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Trail Center Lodge
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Poplar Haus
1 health-based Surface water 100 people served
15 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Wilderness Canoe Base - The Island
4 health-based Surface water 100 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based
Bearskin Lodge
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Nor'Wester Lodge & Canoe
Groundwater 86 people served
0 violations
The Landing At Devil Track Lake
3 health-based Groundwater under influence of surface water 80 people served
18 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Okontoe Fellowship
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Grand Marais-Cook County Airport
Groundwater 69 people served
0 violations
Birchwood Wilderness Camp
2 health-based Surface water 65 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Pine Mountain Mobile Home Court
All resolved Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Clearwater Canoe Outfitters
1 health-based Surface water 60 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Golden Eagle Lodge
Surface water 60 people served
0 violations
Rockwood Lodge & Outfitters
Surface water 56 people served
0 violations
Tuscarora Lodge & Canoe Outfit
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters
3 health-based Surface water 50 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
House Of Prayer - Pie Place
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Gunflint Pines Resort
All resolved Surface water 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Pine Mountain Campground
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Borderland Lodge
All resolved Surface water 38 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Anderson'S North Shore Resort
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Loon Lake Lodge
1 health-based Groundwater 36 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Devil Track General Store
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Putt N Pets
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Heston'S Lodge
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Gunflint Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Traveler
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gladmanor Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Forest Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wedgewood Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hungry Jack Outfitters
1 health-based Surface water 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Chik-Wauk Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tufthaugen Ii
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lakeside Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Go-Fer Trail Court
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sea Island Lodge
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Rose Bay
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Opel'S Shoreside
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wilderness Waters
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ardie
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Superior Overlook Bed & Breakfast
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Superior Shore Cabins 3,5,6,8
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rockwood Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Saganaga Outfitters
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sky Blue Water Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gateway Hungry Jack Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gunflint Hills Golf Course
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Skyport Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Breaker'S Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Devil'S Track Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wilderness Canoe Base - The Bay
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Erke
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Breakers Motel-Cottages
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
V Canoe Outfitters
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Grand Portage National Monument
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Grand Marais Rec Area
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bethel Training Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lakeview Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wilderness Retreat
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Way Of The Wilderness Canoe Outfitters
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Dream Catcher Bed & Breakfast
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Nor
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Opel'S Lakeside Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gunflint Northwoods Outfitters
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Mink Lake Wilderness Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pincushion Mountain Bed And Breakfast
Groundwater under influence of surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Hedstrom Lumber Company
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Aspen Lake Canoe Outfittr
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Northwoods Wilderness Retreat
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pine Mountain Mobile Home Court
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Seagull Outfitters
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Windigo Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mueller
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Trout Lake Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Trail Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Outpost Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Seagull Outfitters
All resolved Surface water 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lakeview Cabins-Larsen'S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cross River Lodge - Borderland House
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Skyport Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Linnea Woods
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Skara Brae Homestae
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Howies Lakeshore Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Curley
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sea Gull Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
White Pine Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Judge C R Magney St Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Us Forestry-Employee Housing Camp
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Breaker'S Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pike Lake Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake Superior Cottage/Chalet
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pine Mountain Mhp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Outpost Motel And Campgroud
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jockos Clearwater Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
End Of The Trail Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kirk
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Motel Wedgewood
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Boundary Waters & Seagull Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Northland Woodcraft
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bjchees Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Superior North Canoe Outfitter
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Adventurous Christians Covenant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Village Chalet-Lutsen Mtn Corp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Voyageurs Landing
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tamteboda Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sunset Point Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lockport Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lakeview Cabins-Scott'S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Seagull Creek Fishing Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sea Island Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cascade River Rec Area
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Saganaga Lake Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jagerhaus Bed And Breakfast
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lamplighter Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Northwinds Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Harbor Light Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Timberlund'S Cabins
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gunflint Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Old Shore Beach B & B
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pickens Gas Company
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pike Lake Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sunset Bay
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Boundary Country Trekking
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Wildwood Resort
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Northwinds Cabins
Surface water 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
34 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
9 violations
All resolved
NitrateHealth-Based
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
20 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
12 violations
Has active
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Grand Marais (55604) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 76.
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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.