Minnesota — 8th District
119th Congress · 226 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 226 ZIP codes in Minnesota's 8th District: the district earns a grade C (67/100). 159 EPA violations on record, 9 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Minnesota's 8th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55006 | Braham | 83 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 55008 | Cambridge | 83 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 55012 | Center City | 83 | B | 1 |
| 4 | 55038 | Hugo | 83 | B | 0 |
| 5 | 55056 | North Branch | 83 | B | 0 |
| 6 | 55072 | Sandstone | 83 | B | 0 |
| 7 | 55078 | Stacy | 83 | B | 0 |
| 8 | 55079 | Stacy | 83 | B | 0 |
| 9 | 55084 | Taylors Falls | 83 | B | 0 |
| 10 | 55092 | Wyoming | 83 | B | 1 |
| 11 | 55708 | Biwabik | 83 | B | 0 |
| 12 | 55709 | Bovey | 83 | B | 0 |
| 13 | 55718 | Carlton | 83 | B | 0 |
| 14 | 55719 | Chisholm | 83 | B | 0 |
| 15 | 55722 | Coleraine | 83 | B | 1 |
| 16 | 55735 | Finlayson | 83 | B | 0 |
| 17 | 55757 | Kettle River | 83 | B | 0 |
| 18 | 55771 | Orr | 83 | B | 0 |
| 19 | 55777 | Virginia | 83 | B | 0 |
| 20 | 55790 | Tower | 83 | B | 1 |
| 21 | 55792 | Virginia | 83 | B | 0 |
| 22 | 55796 | Winton | 83 | B | 0 |
| 23 | 56313 | Bock | 83 | B | 0 |
| 24 | 56359 | Onamia | 83 | B | 1 |
| 25 | 56425 | Baxter | 83 | B | 0 |
| 26 | 56452 | Hackensack | 83 | B | 0 |
| 27 | 56474 | Pine River | 83 | B | 0 |
| 28 | 56484 | Walker | 83 | B | 0 |
| 29 | 56627 | Big Falls | 83 | B | 0 |
| 30 | 56628 | Bigfork | 83 | B | 0 |
| 31 | 56633 | Cass Lake | 83 | B | 0 |
| 32 | 56634 | Clearbrook | 83 | B | 0 |
| 33 | 56636 | Deer River | 83 | B | 0 |
| 34 | 56644 | Gonvick | 83 | B | 0 |
| 35 | 56650 | Kelliher | 83 | B | 0 |
| 36 | 56661 | Northome | 83 | B | 0 |
| 37 | 55730 | Grand Rapids | 82 | B | 2 |
| 38 | 55744 | Grand Rapids | 82 | B | 2 |
| 39 | 55745 | Grand Rapids | 82 | B | 2 |
| 40 | 56353 | Milaca | 82 | B | 2 |
| 41 | 56444 | Deerwood | 82 | B | 2 |
| 42 | 56623 | Baudette | 82 | B | 3 |
| 43 | 55616 | Two Harbors | 81 | B | 1 |
| 44 | 55704 | Askov | 81 | B | 4 |
| 45 | 55720 | Cloquet | 81 | B | 2 |
| 46 | 55767 | Moose Lake | 81 | B | 1 |
| 47 | 56401 | Brainerd | 81 | B | 2 |
| 48 | 56441 | Crosby | 81 | B | 1 |
| 49 | 56630 | Blackduck | 81 | B | 1 |
| 50 | 56672 | Remer | 81 | B | 4 |
Overview
Minnesota's 8th District encompasses 226 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (67/100).
159 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 9 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:
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 48 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 44 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule - 17 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 10 violations
- Fecal Coliform - 8 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1977 (~49 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 3 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 226 ZIP codes in Minnesota's 8th District.