Water Quality in Moorhead, MN (56547)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 56547.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,762

Population

22

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)

Moorhead

Surface water 44,583 people served
0 violations

Glyndon

Groundwater 1,386 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1630 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Buffalo River State Park

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Scandia Lutheran Church

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Romantic Moon Event Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Church Of Old Believers

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Concordia Lutheran Church

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Titan Machinery

5 health-based
Groundwater 34 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved

Swimming Beach

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bel Air Kennels

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Moorhead Municipal Airport

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ponderosa Golf Course

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dr Ian B Edwards

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sandbeck Race Development

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Coneflower Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Concordia Scandia Parish

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pioneer Hi-Bred Intntnl

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Truckers Inn/Tj'S

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Buffalo River State Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Novartis, Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Elks Ponderosa Golf Crse

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Monsanto Company

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

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

5 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1630 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Moorhead (56547) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th 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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