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

Groundwater 14,052 people served
0 violations

Sleepy Eye

Groundwater 3,599 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1370 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Del Monte Corporation

Groundwater 560 people served
0 violations

Sleepy Eye Golf Club

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Christensen Farms

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wildridge Rv Association

Groundwater 92 people served
0 violations

Central Region Cooperative- Agronomy Eas

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Sensoryeffects Powder Systems

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Cobden

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Miller-Sellner Implement, Inc.

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Central Region Cooperative-Hanska

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sleepy Eye Auction Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Leavenworth Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Christensen Farms Midwest Llc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bruggeman Company

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Iron Horse Saloon

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sportsman'S Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Brown County Rural Electric Association

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Farmers Elevator-Old Moorman'S Warehouse

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Del Monte Corp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pietrus Foods

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Delmonte Corp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sleepy Eye Foods

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Central Region Co-Op - Main Office

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rombergs Feed And Western

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Midway Mobile Trailer Crt

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Golden Gate Campgrounds

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Westside Bar And Grill

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

River Region Co-Op - Essig

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Essig Trailer Court

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1370 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: 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.

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.

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.

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