What was found in ZIP 56502
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1181.5 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 934 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 45.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.94 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.53 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Detroit Lakes · 10,038 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 56502
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes | MN | 10,038 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 56502 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 56502 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 56502. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 56502?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 56502. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 56502's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Chloroform, Trichloroacetic Acid, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.