Hoyt Lakes, MN Water Safety: 72/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Hoyt Lakes tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within MN.
How Hoyt Lakes Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Hoyt Lakes Water: The Quick Version
- Homes built before 1986: 94% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.88 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Hoyt Lakes
Water service in Hoyt Lakes, MN is organized around a single utility — one of 1 tracked by regulator, and the one that manages the local distribution network while holding primary responsibility for EPA compliance reporting.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,078 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Hoyt Lakes — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hoyt Lakes: B (72/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Hoyt Lakes water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Hoyt Lakes
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55750 | B | Hoyt Lakes | 2,020 |
All ZIP Codes in Hoyt Lakes
- 55750 [B]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Hoyt Lakes
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Hoyt Lakes's Housing Stock?
With 94% 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
Plumbing risk in older housing is defined by two eras: the pre-1970 period when lead pipes were commonly used for service lines, and the 1970-to-1986 period when lead solder remained standard in copper plumbing until the federal ban. Hoyt Lakes's median build year of 1953 lands in a range where both eras are heavily represented in the housing stock. That creates an elevated aggregate environment for plumbing-related lead exposure — one that city-level water quality averages don't capture, because the risk sits inside individual properties rather than in the distribution system.
Over half of homes in Hoyt Lakes 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.
Hoyt Lakes: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Equity impact data for Hoyt Lakes lands in the favorable tier — remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Hoyt Lakes are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 62% below the Minnesota average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Hoyt Lakes
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.
Older interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 94% of Hoyt Lakes homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
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