Lexington
EPA ID: MN1020032 · 2,738 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lexington (MN1020032): 5 past health-based violations, since resolved. Records for Lexington show 5 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 2,738 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lexington Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lexington serves a community with a median household income of $113,851 and an estimated 62,342 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lexington's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Lexington compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 5 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Lexington (EPA ID: MN1020032) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 2,738 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 5 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 5 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MN or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lexington (MN1020032) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lexington; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Lexington serve?
Lexington serves approximately 2,738 people across 2 ZIP codes in Minnesota.
Where does Lexington get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lexington (MN): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1020032/
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