Water Quality in Austin, MN (55912)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 55912.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
29,632
Population
58
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (58)
Austin Utilities
Albert Lea
Hormel Foods Corporation
Beaver Trails Jellystone
River Oaks Golf Club
Chateau Speedway
Echo Lanes
Mapleview
All resolvedLansing Corners
The Old Mill, Inc.
St. Mary'S Catholic Church
Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pro-Build
Countryside Auto, Inc.
Freeborn County Co-Op Oil Association
Bellemans Addition
Austin Mobile Home Park
All resolvedWindrift Lounge
Gerrard Of Mn Water Supply
Meadow Green Golf Course
River Bend Campground
Southern Minnesota Education Consortium
Dj Repair
St. Peter'S Lutheran Church
Moscow Township Hall
Ramsey Golf Club
City Limits
K & K Fabrication, Inc.
Damel Corporation
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Oakwoods Trails Campground
Countryside Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedKiker Brothers, Inc
Sunset Motel
D And J Cafe
Tradexpo
Don Watts Lansing Corners
Moscow Lutheran Church
Austin Country Club
Dreisner Park
Coop Foods
Cottage Inn
North Star Cafe
Austin Outdoor Drive In
Sterling Sttate Bank
Robert'S Specialty Company
Gerard Schools
Auto Glass Specialists
Corning Seed And Supply Inc.
North Star Furniture Restoration
Medgaarden Family Campground
Terrace Park/Miles Estates
Watson Automotive
Wallace Bustad Crane Service
Sheriff'S Youth Programs Of Mn (Shelter)
Wheel Estates Mobile Home Park
Wagon Wheel
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2021
How Does This Compare?
Austin (55912) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.
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.
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.