Carver County, Minnesota
22 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to state averages, Carver County scores below the baseline — health violations appear more frequently than the norm across its 22 ZIP codes.
How Carver County Compares
How Carver County Compares
Carver County scores 10 points below the Minnesota state average (62/100) and 16 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Carver County, Minnesota
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.5 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 8.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $487, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $487
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Carver County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Carver County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Carver County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Carver County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaska | 30,000 | 4 |
| 2 | Waconia | 13,277 | 4 |
| 3 | Victoria | 10,546 | 3 |
| 4 | Chanhassen | 24,951 | 2 |
| 5 | Eden Prairie | 63,726 | 2 |
17 total water systems serve Carver County.
All ZIP Codes in Carver County
22 ZIP codes tracked in Carver County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55388 | Watertown | 70 | B | 1 | $333K |
| 2 | 55339 | Hamburg | 66 | C | 0 | $302K |
| 3 | 55368 | Norwood Young America | 66 | C | 1 | $289K |
| 4 | 55315 | Carver | 65 | C | 0 | $433K |
| 5 | 55386 | Victoria | 65 | C | 2 (1 health) | $560K |
| 6 | 55387 | Waconia | 65 | C | 0 | $419K |
| 7 | 55317 | Chanhassen | 62 | C | 1 | $505K |
| 8 | 55360 | Mayer | 62 | C | 1 | $340K |
| 9 | 55367 | New Germany | 62 | C | 0 | $305K |
| 10 | 55318 | Chaska | 61 | C | 1 | $389K |
| 11 | 55322 | Cologne | 55 | C | 0 | $392K |
| 12 | 55397 | Young America | 53 | D | 0 | $335K |
| 13 | 55375 | Saint Bonifacius | 40 | D | 0 | $396K |
| 14 | 55383 | Norwood | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 55550 | Young America | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 16 | 55551 | Young America | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 17 | 55553 | Young America | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 18 | 55554 | Norwood | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 19 | 55558 | Young America | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 20 | 55568 | Young America | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 21 | 55583 | Norwood | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 22 | 55594 | Young America | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Carver County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Carver County, Minnesota
Overview
Carver County in Minnesota covers 22 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (52/100).
6 of 22 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Carver County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.