Water Quality in Ellendale, MN (56026)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 56026.
13
Total Violations
3
Health-Based
10
Monitoring / Reporting
11
Resolved
What does this mean?
11 of 13 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 10 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.
Violations Detail (13 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 1, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 1, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 27, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 27, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Health-Based | N/A | 15.6 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Health-Based | N/A | 15.6 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Health-Based | N/A | 15.6 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(4)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4H
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4H
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2024(3)
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
02
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
02
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
02
How Does This Compare?
Ellendale (56026) has 13 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. 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.
Reverse Osmosis System
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