Water Quality in Duluth, MN (55772)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 55772.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 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 15 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.

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

77

Population

13

Water Systems

19

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Duluth

Surface water 86,859 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Vermilion

1 health-based
Groundwater 2,486 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Nett Lake Indian Reservation W

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Nett Lake

3 health-based
Groundwater 386 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1660 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Fortune Bay Casino

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Vermillion Center

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Palmquist

All resolved
Groundwater 82 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Palmquist

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Indian Point

All resolved
Groundwater 59 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 14.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1412 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Indianpoint

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Vermilion Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Boise Forte (Sawmill)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Nett Lake Jail

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Health-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1412 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Duluth (55772) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.

Fewer violations 78th 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

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

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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