Water Quality in Silver Bay, MN (55614)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 55614.

35

Total Violations

16

Health-Based

19

Monitoring / Reporting

35

Resolved

What does this mean?

35 of 35 violations have been resolved. 16 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 19 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: 29 Population served: 2,736

Violations Detail (35 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(10)

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 28Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 28Resolved

2024(10)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

Silver Bay (55614) has 35 recorded violations, including 16 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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

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

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