Water Quality Report

Silver Lake, MN (55381): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Winsted

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 55381 in Silver Lake, MN contain 2 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 2 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
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 2 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • 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)
2 violations
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
1
Water System
2,226
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$233K
Median Home ValueState median: $221K

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Score Breakdown

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

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
96/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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

Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 55381 in Silver Lake, Minnesota is mapped to the water system Winsted (EPA ID: MN1430010). This system provides water to approximately 2,226 people from groundwater sources.

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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 Winsted (MN1430010) 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) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Silver Lake

Based on local data for ZIP 55381, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 55381 was built around 1965. 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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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Silver Lake is 1965; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1965 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 55381 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 55381 (primary system: Winsted), 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 55381's water come from?

The recorded water source for Winsted, a system mapped to ZIP code 55381, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,226 people.

How can I get my water tested in Silver Lake?

If Winsted 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.

What is the radon risk for 55381?

55381 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in McLeod 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). Silver Lake, MN (55381): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/55381/
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Page version: October 2026.

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