ZipCheckup grade for 55455: C.

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Water Quality Report

Minneapolis, MN (55455): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 66/100

EPA data for Minneapolis

PFAS Detected High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 55455 in Minneapolis, 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

C 66/100

Water Quality Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data

Lead Risk Below action level 0.002 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 The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
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 PFAS detected

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

ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 66 / 100

Bottom 29% of U.S. ZIP codes

Water System

425,300

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Surface water

Water Source

0.002 mg/L

Reported Lead Result

Zone 1

County Radon Potential · High

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No critical alerts appear in the record for Minneapolis (55455); the high-priority level accounts for 1 elevated-risk finding.

PFAS Detected in Water Supply HIGH

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water systems serving this ZIP code. Highest level: 0.012 µg/L.

What to do: Consider a water filter rated for PFAS reduction (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58). See PFAS Contamination below ↓ ↓

Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 66/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

98/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

100/100

Observed

EPA radon zone

0/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

100/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

99/100

Indoor environment

0/100

Outdoor environment

100/100

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

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

Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 55455 in Minneapolis, Minnesota is mapped to the water system Minneapolis (EPA ID: MN1270024). This system provides water to approximately 425,300 people from surface water sources.

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55024 (Farmington)

Nearby Water Quality Reports

55454 (Minneapolis) - <1 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
55414 (Minneapolis) - <1 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
55415 (Minneapolis) - 1 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
55440 (Minneapolis) - 2 mi
55458 (Minneapolis) - 2 mi
55459 (Minneapolis) - 2 mi
55460 (Minneapolis) - 2 mi
55470 (Minneapolis) - 2 mi
55472 (Minneapolis) - 2 mi
55473 (Minneapolis) - 2 mi

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Minneapolis (MN1270024) 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.

📊 EPA Safe Drinking Water · View source →

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 55455.

Detected compounds: PFBA.

Highest measured level: 0.012 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

Learn about PFAS risks → Find a PFAS filter →

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Environmental Hazards (10) CRITICAL

Home & Infrastructure (8) OK

Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 55455 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 55455 (primary system: Minneapolis), 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 55455's water come from?

The recorded water source for Minneapolis, a system mapped to ZIP code 55455, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 425,300 people.

How does Minneapolis water compare to the national average?

Minneapolis's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 78% of ZIP codes within Minnesota.

How can I get my water tested in Minneapolis?

If Minneapolis 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 55455 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 55455 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 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 55455?

55455 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Hennepin County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 55455's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 55455. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Minneapolis, MN (55455): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 66/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/55455/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Minneapolis, MN (55455): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 66/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/55455/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 55455

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
55454	Minneapolis, MN	<1 mi	C	1
55414	Minneapolis, MN	<1 mi	C	1
55415	Minneapolis, MN	1.2 mi	C	1
55440	Minneapolis, MN	1.6 mi	N/A	0
55458	Minneapolis, MN	1.6 mi	N/A	0
55459	Minneapolis, MN	1.6 mi	N/A	0
55460	Minneapolis, MN	1.6 mi	N/A	0
55470	Minneapolis, MN	1.6 mi	N/A	0
55472	Minneapolis, MN	1.6 mi	N/A	0
55473	Minneapolis, MN	1.6 mi	N/A	0