Water Quality in Albert Lea, MN (56036)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 56036.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 15 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There is1 monitoring/reporting violation (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,740

Population

15

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Albert Lea

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

Glenville

All resolved
Groundwater 566 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Round Prairie Lutheran Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Trading Post, Glenville

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Gordonsville United Methodist Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Faith Lutheran Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Myrtle

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

London Township Hall

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Burger House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Williams Pipeline Co

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Trondhjem Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hickory Hills Rca

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Freeman Twp Rest Area

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

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?

Albert Lea (56036) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 29th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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