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
Albert Lea
New Richland
Vista Evangelical Covenant Church
Lesueur River Lutheran Church
St. Olaf Lake Park
Riverview Golf Course
1 health-basedVista Lutheran Church
Lens Place
Matawan Grain Feed
Vieths Bar And Grill
Lord'S Power Company
13-30 A And W Drive Inn
St Olaf Lake Resort
Richland Co-Op Service
Country Market
Vista Evangelical Cov Ch
The Family Affair
Cargill, Inc. - Nutrena Feed Division
Lesueur Lutheran Church
St Olaf Lake Park
Riverview Golf Course
St Olaf Lake Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: 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.
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.