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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.

Saint Cloud, MN: a C, mid-scale.

How Saint Cloud Compares

Saint Cloud66/100
Minnesota avg68/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

11
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems
2
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$231K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Key Facts for Saint Cloud Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.003 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.1.

Saint Cloud's Water Providers

Among 7 systems linked to Saint Cloud, MN, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.

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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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

11 of 11 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
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 5 2
Lead and Copper 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

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

Saint Cloud Community Health Snapshot

10.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.5%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 10.3% ↑
Diabetes 10% ↓
Mental Health 16.5% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Saint Cloud's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 5 violations
Treatment Technique
Lead and Copper Rule 3 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Saint Cloud

Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Saint Cloud lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.

Median Home Value
$230,600
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Saint Cloud can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 4% below the Minnesota average.

Saint Cloud: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

0.003
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Available area-level lead records for Saint Cloud do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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

35
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$6,384
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
67%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

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 $500 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

  1. 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.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, listed in the water-quality records for Saint Cloud: 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.
  3. 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

Detailed analysis for Saint Cloud, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Saint Cloud, MN?
Saint Cloud has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 5 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Saint Cloud?
EPA records list 5 EPA violations for Saint Cloud water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 11 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Saint Cloud water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Saint Cloud is 0.003 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Saint Cloud compare to Minnesota average?
Saint Cloud has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100, which is below the Minnesota state average of 68/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Saint Cloud?
Our records map 7 water systems to 11 ZIP codes in Saint Cloud. The related population figure in our data is approximately 78,195 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Saint Cloud?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Saint Cloud: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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