55912
Austin, MN
Mower County · Austin, MN metro area
AUSTIN UTILITIES
Is Austin tap water safe to drink?
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested August 2023.
Townships:
- Lansing, MN
- Moscow, MN
- Red Rock, MN
- Lyle, MN
- Udolpho, MN
- Oakland, MN
- Windom, MN
- Newry, MN
Neighborhood:
- Austin
The short answer for Austin
Austin tap water has 5 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including lithium at 1.8× the limit (tested August 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.
The health risk for Austin
lithium has been detected above EPA limits in this water system's recent tests. A certified filter designed for this contaminant type is strongly recommended.
- lithium above limit.
lithium concentration (µg/L)
August 2023
0 µg/L
10 µg/L
20 µg/L
17.600 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
10 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
76% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 10 µg/L | Your water: 17.600 µg/L
Certified Filters for Austin Tap Water
lithium was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 401 & P473Removes 99.99% PFASMade in USABPA-free
PFAS detected in 55912 · What you can do
Here's what actually removes PFAS from your water
The right filter eliminates PFAS at the tap. But not all filters do - and the type you choose matters for your home.
Common pitchers like Brita do not remove PFAS. You need a filter independently certified to NSF P473 (for pitcher filters) or NSF/ANSI 58 (for reverse osmosis systems). All three options below carry the relevant certification.
Certified PFAS filter types - how they differ
Certified Pitcher
Removes PFAS (99%+)
No installation, works today
Lowest upfront cost (~$70)
Must refill manually
Filters only what you pour in - not cooking water
Reverse Osmosis More complete
Removes PFAS + lead, arsenic, nitrates & more
Always-on - no refilling ever
Noticeably better tasting water
Filters drinking & cooking water automatically
Higher upfront cost ($200-$400)
Choose your option
Most elevated compounds
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium Tested: August 2023 · Well #8 Entry Point |
17.600 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 76% above limit |
| lithium Tested: August 2023 · Well #9 Entry Point |
14.500 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 45% above limit |
| lithium Tested: August 2023 · Well #6 Entry Point |
11.900 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 19% above limit |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid Tested: August 2024 · 651822 |
3.470 ng/L | 3 ng/L | 16% above limit |
| lithium Tested: August 2023 · Well #11 Entry Point |
10.700 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 7% above limit |
View all tested compounds
651822 · Tested: Multiple dates
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid | 3.470 ng/L | 3 ng/L | 16% above limit |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid | 1.960 ng/L | 4 ng/L | 49% of limit |
| Arsenic | 1.930 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 19% of limit |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid | 1.400 ng/L | 10 ng/L | 14% of limit |
| Perfluorononanoic acid | 1.090 ng/L | 10 ng/L | 11% of limit |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 0.306 ng/L | 3 ng/L | 10% of limit |
| Nitrate + Nitrite | 3.000 mg/L | 1E+04 mg/L | 0.0% of limit |
| Perfluorohexanoic acid | 0.267 ng/L | 3000 ng/L | 0.0% of limit |
| Alkalinity, total | 190.000 mg/L | — | — |
| Ammonia-nitrogen | 0.380 mg/L | — | — |
| Barium | 191.000 µg/L | — | — |
| Boron | 20.700 µg/L | — | — |
| Bromide | 0.024 mg/L | — | — |
| Calcium | 72.400 mg/L | — | — |
| Chloride | 1.080 mg/L | — | — |
| Ciprofloxacin | 21.200 ng/L | — | — |
| Cobalt | 1.630 µg/L | — | — |
| Cotinine | 0.396 ng/L | — | — |
| Fluoride | 0.220 mg/L | — | — |
| FtS 6:2 ion | 4.580 ng/L | — | — |
| Iron | 24.100 µg/L | — | — |
| Kjeldahl nitrogen | 0.490 mg/L | — | — |
| Magnesium | 22.800 mg/L | — | — |
| Manganese | 72.400 µg/L | — | — |
| Molybdenum | 1.140 µg/L | — | — |
| N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide | 1.700 ng/L | — | — |
| Nickel | 1.630 µg/L | — | — |
| Ofloxacin | 1.630 ng/L | — | — |
| Organic carbon | 1.100 mg/L | — | — |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonate | 3.730 ng/L | — | — |
| Perfluorobutanoate | 5.880 ng/L | — | — |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonate | 1.010 ng/L | — | — |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.430 ng/L | — | — |
| PFOS | 6.350 ng/L | — | — |
| Perfluorovaleric acid | 0.341 ng/L | — | — |
| Phosphorus | 0.031 mg/L | — | — |
| Potassium | 1.070 mg/L | — | — |
| Selenium | 7.850 µg/L | — | — |
| Sodium | 4.900 mg/L | — | — |
| Strontium | 142.000 µg/L | — | — |
| Sulfate | 10.300 mg/L | — | — |
| Tributyl phosphate | 2.000 ng/L | — | — |
| Triethyl phosphate | 1.590 ng/L | — | — |
| Triphenyl phosphate | 102.000 ng/L | — | — |
| Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) pho... | 3.880 ng/L | — | — |
| Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate | 83.500 ng/L | — | — |
| Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate | 1.530 ng/L | — | — |
| Zinc | 35.500 µg/L | — | — |
Well #11 Entry Point · Tested: August 2023
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 10.700 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 7% above limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxA | <0.003 µg/L | 3 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBA | <0.005 µg/L | 6 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFPeA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Well #6 Entry Point · Tested: August 2023
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 11.900 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 19% above limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxA | <0.003 µg/L | 3 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBA | <0.005 µg/L | 6 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFPeA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Well #8 Entry Point · Tested: August 2023
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 17.600 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 76% above limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxA | <0.003 µg/L | 3 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBA | <0.005 µg/L | 6 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFPeA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Well #9 Entry Point · Tested: August 2023
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 14.500 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 45% above limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxA | <0.003 µg/L | 3 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBA | <0.005 µg/L | 6 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFPeA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Combined Discharge (Wells 3 & 4) · Tested: August 2023
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | <9.000 µg/L | 10 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxA | <0.003 µg/L | 3 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBA | <0.005 µg/L | 6 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFPeA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Well #12 Entry Point · Tested: August 2023
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9.200 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 92% of limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxA | <0.003 µg/L | 3 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBA | <0.005 µg/L | 6 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFPeA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Well #2 Entry Point · Tested: August 2023
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | <9.000 µg/L | 10 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxA | <0.003 µg/L | 3 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBA | <0.005 µg/L | 6 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFPeA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Water utilities serving ZIP 55912
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 55912 Tap Water
What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 55912?
ZIP 55912 has 5 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including lithium at 1.8x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.
Will boiling ZIP 55912 tap water remove lithium?
No. Boiling tap water does not remove lithium. Lithium is a dissolved mineral, so heat does not break it down and evaporation can actually concentrate it. Reverse osmosis (NSF/ANSI 58) is the most reliable at-home option for reducing lithium.
Do basic pitcher filters remove lithium?
Standard pitcher filters are not certified to reduce lithium. Reverse osmosis (NSF/ANSI 58) is the most widely available home option for reducing lithium in drinking water.
Who provides tap water in ZIP 55912?
Public records identify AUSTIN UTILITIES as a primary water system associated with ZIP 55912. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.
When was ZIP 55912 tap water last tested?
The most recent test date used in this report is August 2023. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.
Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 55912?
Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact AUSTIN UTILITIES or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 55912. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.
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