Water Quality in White Earth, MN (56591)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 56591.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
429
Population
24
Water Systems
42
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Naytahwaush
All resolvedWhite Earth
1 health-basedPine Point Experimental School
White Earth Conservation
Ponsford/Pine Point
All resolvedRice Lake
All resolvedBig Rice Lake
Elbow Lake Community Center
Elbow Lake
1 health-basedRice Lake Community Center
Elbow Lake Recreation Center
Ojibwa Training Center
Pine Point Head Start
Chippewa Ranch
3 health-basedPonsford Water Supply
Rice Lake Mws
Chippewa Ranch Cws
Natahwaush Mws
Elbow Lake Water Supply
Pine Bend - Wht Earth Trib'L
White Earth Indian Center
White Earth Wat Sup
Big Rice Lake Water Supply
Pine Bend Water Supply
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
White Earth (56591) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 42.
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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.