Water Quality in Owatonna, MN (56026)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 56026.

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

2,124

Population

22

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)

Owatonna

Groundwater 26,430 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 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)

Ellendale

Groundwater 636 people served
0 violations

North Freeborn Lutheran Church

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Pontoppidan Lutheran Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Thompson Oaks

1 health-based
Groundwater 51 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hope Water Cooperative

Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)

Crystal Springs Rv Resort

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

North Central Plastics, Inc

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Superior Foods And Catering

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dobberstein Lunch Service

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Skelly Service And Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lady Bug Thrift Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Whispering Pines Supper C

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Truckers Inn Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Steer Restaurant Truck St

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Pines Supper Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Whispering Pines

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Freeman Madson Vfw Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

St Aidens Luth Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Zion Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ellendale Standard Rest

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active

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?

Owatonna (56026) 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.

Fewer violations 53th 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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