Water Quality in Austin, MN (55953)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 55953.

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 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

901

Population

5

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Austin Utilities

Groundwater 26,174 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Albert Lea

Groundwater 18,492 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1810 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Lyle

1 health-based
Groundwater 521 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Ransom Trailer Court

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1810 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2021

How Does This Compare?

Austin (55953) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.

Fewer violations 43th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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