Water Quality in Lake Benton, MN (57026)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 57026.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are52 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,531
Population
8
Water Systems
52
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System
Elkton
All resolvedSkyview Junction
Newdale Colony
Knotty Pine Supper Club
Ward
All resolvedSalty Dog
Knotty Pine Supper Club
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Lake Benton (57026) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 52, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.