Inver Grove Heights, MN: 44 Violations - Home Safety 64/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Inver Grove Heights: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (36 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →
Available records for Inver Grove Heights give it a middle-tier grade in MN; water systems can differ, so check the one that serves your home.
How Inver Grove Heights Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Inver Grove Heights Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 44 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.008 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 44% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $850 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.2.
Inver Grove Heights's Water Providers
The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with Inver Grove Heights, MN are listed below.
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- C
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (population ~35,843), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 516,790 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 36 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Inver Grove Heights: C (64/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Inver Grove Heights water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0080 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Radionuclides | 73 | 2 |
| Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) | Radionuclides | 15 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55076 | — | 36 | 35 | Inver Grove Heights |
| 55077 | C | 26 | 19 | Inver Grove Heights |
All ZIP Codes in Inver Grove Heights
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Inver Grove Heights Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Inver Grove Heights's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Inver Grove Heights Infrastructure Age
With 44% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Over the decades, Inver Grove Heights accumulated housing from multiple construction periods. The median build year of 1990 can be read against 1986, when lead solder in plumbing became federally prohibited - a regulatory line, not a safety line, and individual homes on either side of it can have different plumbing.
Most homes in Inver Grove Heights were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Inver Grove Heights
The remediation-to-value ratio for Inver Grove Heights sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in Inver Grove Heights can be compared with local home values. The $450–$1,900 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 107% above the Minnesota average.
Inver Grove Heights: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Inver Grove Heights: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Inver Grove Heights contains 9 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,627. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $850 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
What You Can Do in Inver Grove Heights
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Combined Radium (-226 and -228), listed in the water-quality records for Inver Grove Heights: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 44% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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