Water Quality in New Ulm, MN (56085)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 56085.
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.
5,047
Population
30
Water Systems
1
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
New Ulm
Sleepy Eye
Del Monte Corporation
Sleepy Eye Golf Club
Christensen Farms
Wildridge Rv Association
Central Region Cooperative- Agronomy Eas
1 health-basedSensoryeffects Powder Systems
Cobden
Miller-Sellner Implement, Inc.
Central Region Cooperative-Hanska
Sleepy Eye Auction Market
Leavenworth Store
Christensen Farms Midwest Llc
Bruggeman Company
Iron Horse Saloon
Sportsman'S Park
Brown County Rural Electric Association
Farmers Elevator-Old Moorman'S Warehouse
Del Monte Corp
Pietrus Foods
Delmonte Corp
Sleepy Eye Foods
Central Region Co-Op - Main Office
Rombergs Feed And Western
Midway Mobile Trailer Crt
Golden Gate Campgrounds
Westside Bar And Grill
River Region Co-Op - Essig
Essig Trailer Court
Contaminants Found
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
New Ulm (56085) 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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.