Water Quality Report

Howard Lake, MN (55349): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Howard Lake)

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 55349 in Howard Lake, MN contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk High 0.015 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead 90th-percentile lead reading of 0.015 mg/L; the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to a water system's 90th-percentile result.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
2,180
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.015 mg/L
Reported Lead Result6.5× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$287K
Median Home Value30% above state median ($221K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
98/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 55349 in Howard Lake, Minnesota is mapped to the water system Howard Lake (EPA ID: MN1860010). This system provides water to approximately 2,180 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Howard Lake MN1860010 2,180 Groundwater
Cokato MN1860006 2,792 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Howard Lake (MN1860010) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 55349 was built around 1989. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 55349 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 55349 (primary system: Howard Lake), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 55349's water come from?

The recorded water source for Howard Lake, a system mapped to ZIP code 55349, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,180 people.

How can I get my water tested in Howard Lake?

If Howard Lake supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 55349 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 55349 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.015 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 55349?

55349 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Wright County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Howard Lake, MN (55349): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/55349/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 55349

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55575 Howard Lake, MN <1 mi N/A 0
55390 Waverly, MN 5.0 mi N/A 1
55321 Cokato, MN 6.0 mi N/A 1
55395 Winsted, MN 7.2 mi N/A 4
55363 Montrose, MN 7.7 mi N/A 0
55381 Silver Lake, MN 12.0 mi N/A 2
55358 Maple Lake, MN 12.1 mi N/A 0
55367 New Germany, MN 12.2 mi N/A 1
55388 Watertown, MN 12.9 mi N/A 2
55354 Lester Prairie, MN 13.0 mi N/A 2

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