Mankato, MN: High Radon Risk - Home Safety 67/100
4 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Mankato: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within Mankato, water safety data for MN reveals moderate quality - federal standards are generally met, but documented exceptions exist in specific service areas.
How Mankato Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Mankato Water
- Average lead level: 0.0025 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,100 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.55.
Who Supplies Your Water in Mankato
Water service in Mankato, MN is split across 3 utilities out of 5 tracked federally, each operating its own infrastructure and compliance record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Mankato, Minnesota, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 66,279 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Mankato: C (67/100)
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
Mankato water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0025 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 4 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
All ZIP Codes in Mankato
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.
Health Outcomes in Mankato
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
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Mankato Homeowners
Low proportionality - that's the Mankato picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Mankato are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,400–$2,850 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 10% above the Minnesota average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Mankato
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.
Lead risk in Mankato appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Mankato
Historical NFIP data for Mankato contains 92 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,456. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 33% 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 <strong>$2,100</strong> 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 Mankato
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
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