Water System Report MN

Centerville

EPA ID: MN1020036 ยท 3,962 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Centerville (MN1020036): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Centerville reported no EPA violations for its service population of 3,962.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,962
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$408K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Centerville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$127,194
Median Household Income
24,246
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
24%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Centerville serves a community with a median household income of $127,194 and an estimated 24,246 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Centerville'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

17 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 26% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.035 ppt, PFOS: 0.015 ppt, PFBS: 2 ppt, PFHxS: 0.047 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Minnesota

Wyoming
3,990 people
B 1 violation
Newport
4,000 people
D 0 violations
Lonsdale
3,913 people
0 violations
Montrose
3,899 people
0 violations
Shorewood
3,890 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Centerville (EPA ID: MN1020036) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 3,962 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 55038 in Hugo.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 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 Centerville (MN1020036) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centerville water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Centerville in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Centerville serve?

Centerville serves approximately 3,962 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Centerville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
2
Latest sample
10/9/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.4 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Centerville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Centerville serve?
Centerville serves approximately 3,962 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Centerville's water source?
Centerville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Centerville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Centerville's service area?
The Centerville service area has a median household income of $127,194. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Centerville get its water?
Centerville'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Centerville Water Quality Report, MN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1020036/
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