Water Quality in Albert Lea, MN (56097)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 56097.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 12 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.

3,487

Population

12

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Albert Lea

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

Wells

Groundwater 2,343 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rice Lake United Methodist Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Walters

Groundwater 71 people served
1 violation (5yr)

Del Monte Corp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Scholenbergs Super Valu

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Goemann'S Station

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rainbow Springs Trout Far

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Brazils Landing

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Golden Bubble, The

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tyrrell'S Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Municipal Airport

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active

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 (56097) 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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