Minnesota — 7th District
119th Congress · 320 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 320 ZIP codes in Minnesota's 7th District: the district earns a grade C (60/100). 381 EPA violations on record, 134 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Minnesota's 7th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56317 | Buckman | 83 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 56373 | Royalton | 83 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 56384 | Upsala | 83 | B | 0 |
| 4 | 56475 | Randall | 83 | B | 0 |
| 5 | 56314 | Bowlus | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 6 | 56345 | Little Falls | 78 | B | 0 |
| 7 | 56466 | Motley | 78 | B | 0 |
| 8 | 56364 | Pierz | 75 | B | 2 |
| 9 | 56382 | Swanville | 71 | B | 2 |
| 10 | 55312 | Brownton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 11 | 55329 | Eden Valley | 70 | B | 0 |
| 12 | 55336 | Glencoe | 70 | B | 0 |
| 13 | 55338 | Green Isle | 70 | B | 0 |
| 14 | 55342 | Hector | 70 | B | 0 |
| 15 | 55350 | Hutchinson | 70 | B | 0 |
| 16 | 55354 | Lester Prairie | 70 | B | 0 |
| 17 | 55355 | Litchfield | 70 | B | 0 |
| 18 | 56123 | Currie | 70 | B | 1 |
| 19 | 56136 | Hendricks | 70 | B | 0 |
| 20 | 56157 | Lynd | 70 | B | 0 |
| 21 | 56175 | Tracy | 70 | B | 0 |
| 22 | 56201 | Willmar | 70 | B | 0 |
| 23 | 56208 | Appleton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 24 | 56211 | Beardsley | 70 | B | 1 |
| 25 | 56212 | Bellingham | 70 | B | 1 |
| 26 | 56215 | Benson | 70 | B | 1 |
| 27 | 56225 | Clinton | 70 | B | 0 |
| 28 | 56236 | Dumont | 70 | B | 0 |
| 29 | 56244 | Hancock | 70 | B | 0 |
| 30 | 56245 | Hanley Falls | 70 | B | 0 |
| 31 | 56251 | Kandiyohi | 70 | B | 0 |
| 32 | 56282 | Raymond | 70 | B | 1 |
| 33 | 56311 | Barrett | 70 | B | 0 |
| 34 | 56324 | Dalton | 70 | B | 1 |
| 35 | 56332 | Garfield | 70 | B | 0 |
| 36 | 56340 | Holdingford | 70 | B | 1 |
| 37 | 56368 | Richmond | 70 | B | 1 |
| 38 | 56378 | Sauk Centre | 70 | B | 0 |
| 39 | 56470 | Park Rapids | 70 | B | 1 |
| 40 | 56482 | Wadena | 70 | B | 0 |
| 41 | 56514 | Barnesville | 70 | B | 0 |
| 42 | 56515 | Battle Lake | 70 | B | 0 |
| 43 | 56531 | Elbow Lake | 70 | B | 0 |
| 44 | 56549 | Hawley | 70 | B | 0 |
| 45 | 56556 | Mcintosh | 70 | B | 0 |
| 46 | 56571 | Ottertail | 70 | B | 0 |
| 47 | 56581 | Shelly | 70 | B | 0 |
| 48 | 56587 | Vergas | 70 | B | 0 |
| 49 | 56723 | Fisher | 70 | B | 0 |
| 50 | 56738 | Newfolden | 70 | B | 0 |
Overview
Minnesota's 7th District encompasses 320 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (60/100).
381 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 134 are health-based violations. About 24% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Barium - 101 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 83 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 66 violations
- Lead - 26 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) - 25 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1964 (~62 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 5 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 320 ZIP codes in Minnesota's 7th District.