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Dovray, MN: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$52K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (2.3% of home value)

Key Facts for Dovray Residents

  • Homes built before 1986: 90% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.93 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Dovray, Minnesota, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 40 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Dovray.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Dovray
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Dovray

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Dovray Community Health Snapshot

9.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.9% ↑
Diabetes 12.6% ↑
Mental Health 14.6% ↓

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Dovray Infrastructure Age

1901
Median Build Year
90%
Built Before 1986
85%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Likely Pipe Material

With 90% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

What does a median build year of 1901 mean for water safety in Dovray? It means the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed before 1986, when lead solder was federally banned, and a large share may predate 1970, when lead pipes were commonly used - making plumbing age a central variable in household-level lead risk across much of the city.

1901
Median Year Built
90%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
85%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (85%) 1970–1986 (5%) Post-1986 (10%)

Over half of homes in Dovray were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Dovray

Looking at how documented remediation costs fit within Dovray's property market, the equity share lands in the elevated tier - a result that positions the household financial perspective as one requiring structured preparation, where mapping costs against household budget, documenting scope early, and sequencing by urgency are the practical tools that distinguish manageable outcomes from financially disruptive ones.

Median Home Value
$51,700
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 2.3%

At 2.3% of home value, remediation costs in Dovray represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $800–$1,500. Home values here are 78% below the Minnesota average.

Dovray: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

90%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Before the federal solder ban, lead solder was a routine plumbing material, and 90% of the Dovray inventory was built in that earlier era - a share large enough to move household-level reads onto the standard list.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Dovray?
Estimated remediation costs in Dovray average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Dovray, MN: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mn/dovray/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dovray, MN: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/mn/dovray/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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