Saint Cloud, MN: 5 Violations - Home Safety 66/100
11 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Saint Cloud: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Public water data for Saint Cloud, MN reveals a split picture - tap water quality varies meaningfully by service area and the city's grade reflects that variability.
How Saint Cloud Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Saint Cloud Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.003 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $918 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.1 - above typical levels.
Saint Cloud's Water Providers
Water delivery in Saint Cloud, MN is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 7 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 78,195 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 11 ZIP codes.
2 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (67%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Saint Cloud: C (66/100)
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
Saint Cloud water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0030 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 9 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56301 | C | 3 | 0 | Saint Cloud |
| 56304 | — | 2 | 0 | Saint Cloud |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56303 | — | Saint Cloud | 71,321 |
All ZIP Codes in Saint Cloud
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.
Saint Cloud Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Saint Cloud's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Saint Cloud
Across Saint Cloud, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small - a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Saint Cloud are relatively low compared to home values. The $391–$1,491 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 4% below the Minnesota average.
Saint Cloud: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Saint Cloud 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.
Saint Cloud: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Saint Cloud contains 35 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,384. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% 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>$918</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 Saint Cloud
- 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. Filters rated for Stage 2 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Saint Cloud's water.
- 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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