Water Quality Report

New Ulm, MN (56073): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for New Ulm

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 56073 in New Ulm, 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 0.002 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31

NFIP Claim History Claim records 23 claims

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 of 0.002 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; 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.
Flood 23 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.

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

Water System

14,052

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Groundwater

Water Source

0.002 mg/L

Reported Lead Result

Zone 1

County Radon Potential · High

$208K

Median Home ValueState 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

96/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

100/100

Observed

EPA radon zone

0/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

Unknown

Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water

98/100

Indoor environment

0/100

Outdoor environment

Unknown

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

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

Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 56073 in New Ulm, Minnesota is mapped to the water system New Ulm (EPA ID: MN1080003). This system provides water to approximately 14,052 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 New Ulm (MN1080003) 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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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 56073 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH

Home & Infrastructure (7) OK

Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in New Ulm

Based on local data for ZIP 56073, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in New Ulm has 23 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 56073 was built around 1964. 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 New Ulm is 1964; 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 1964 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 56073 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 56073 (primary system: New Ulm), 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 56073's water come from?

The recorded water source for New Ulm, a system mapped to ZIP code 56073, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 14,052 people.

How can I get my water tested in New Ulm?

If New Ulm 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 56073 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 56073 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). 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 56073?

56073 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Brown County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 56073?

FEMA records contain 23 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 56073; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). New Ulm, MN (56073): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/56073/

BibTeX

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  title  = {{New Ulm, MN (56073): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
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}

Page version: October 2026.

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