Water Quality Report

Brooten, MN (56316): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Sauk Centre

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 56316 in Brooten, 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 Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2026-06-30
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 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)
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
1
Water System
4,657
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$209K
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
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.

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Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 56316 in Brooten, Minnesota is mapped to the water system Sauk Centre (EPA ID: MN1730037). This system provides water to approximately 4,657 people from groundwater sources.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.

Metal Measured Level EPA Action Level Status Sample Date or Period
Copper Action-level exceedance on record 1.3 mg/L Exceeds action level Not present in ZipCheckup accepted source data
How to read the copper row. EPA's reporting schema defines the copper CU90 code as an action-level exceedance (a system's 90th-percentile copper above the 1.3 mg/L action level), so this row reflects an exceedance on record, not a routine measurement. No copper concentration is shown because no verified unit is available for this value. A system with no copper record has not been shown to be clean: the absence of a recorded exceedance is not a measurement.

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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 Sauk Centre (MN1730037) 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) HIGH

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Brooten

Based on local data for ZIP 56316, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 56316 was built around 1952. 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 Brooten is 1952; 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 1952 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 56316 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 56316 (primary system: Sauk Centre), 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 56316's water come from?

The recorded water source for Sauk Centre, a system mapped to ZIP code 56316, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 4,657 people.

How can I get my water tested in Brooten?

If Sauk Centre 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 56316?

56316 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Pope 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). Brooten, MN (56316): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/56316/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 56316

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56312 Belgrade, MN 7.6 mi N/A 0
56325 Elrosa, MN 9.6 mi N/A 0
56289 Sunburg, MN 10.6 mi N/A 0
56335 Greenwald, MN 14.8 mi N/A 0
56385 Villard, MN 15.6 mi N/A 1
56334 Glenwood, MN 16.0 mi N/A 4
56273 New London, MN 16.6 mi N/A 1
56378 Sauk Centre, MN 17.4 mi C 1
56352 Melrose, MN 18.3 mi C 0
56356 New Munich, MN 20.1 mi N/A 0

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