Water Quality in Owatonna, MN (56072)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 56072.

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.

More violations than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,228

Population

23

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

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)

New Richland

Groundwater 1,201 people served
0 violations

Vista Evangelical Covenant Church

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Lesueur River Lutheran Church

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

St. Olaf Lake Park

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Riverview Golf Course

1 health-based
Groundwater 52 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Vista Lutheran Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Lens Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Matawan Grain Feed

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Vieths Bar And Grill

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lord'S Power Company

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

13-30 A And W Drive Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

St Olaf Lake Resort

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Richland Co-Op Service

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Country Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Vista Evangelical Cov Ch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Family Affair

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cargill, Inc. - Nutrena Feed Division

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lesueur Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

St Olaf Lake Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Riverview Golf Course

Groundwater 0
0 violations

St Olaf Lake Park

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

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?

Owatonna (56072) 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.

Fewer violations 29th 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.

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.

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