Water Quality in Granite Falls, MN (56241)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 56241.

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. There are also 15 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,933

Population

24

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

Granite Falls

Groundwater 2,843 people served
0 violations

Upper Sioux Community

Groundwater 1,900 people served
0 violations

Upper Sioux Community

All resolved
Groundwater 1,900 people served
14 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Bergen Lutheran Church

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Mel'S Corner Stop

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Irene Howell-Chairperson

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Upper Sioux Agency State Park

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Hazel Run

1 health-based
Purchased groundwater 61 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Rock

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Granite Run Golf Course

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Granite Falls Energy, Llc

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Petes Point Resort

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Upper Sioux State Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Upper Sioux Community Casino

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Valley Supper Club Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Granite Floral

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Olson Hog Buying

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dairy Queen Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lee Mar Ranch Arena

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Joseph R Brown Wayside Rest

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kollen Motors

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mooney

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Guest Rooms At Holt House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Riverside Apartments

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AsbestosMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Granite Falls (56241) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

Fewer violations 75th 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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