Water System Report MN

Eagle Lake

EPA ID: MN1070002 · 3,268 people served · 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Eagle Lake (MN1070002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Eagle Lake has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 3,268 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,268
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$261K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Eagle Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,740
Median Household Income
61,817
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
38th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Eagle Lake serves a community with a median household income of $89,740 and an estimated 61,817 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Eagle Lake'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Eagle Lake (EPA ID: MN1070002) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 3,268 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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
0.001 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Eagle Lake (MN1070002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eagle Lake water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake serve?

Eagle Lake serves approximately 3,268 people across 4 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Eagle Lake get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Eagle Lake meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Eagle Lake serve?
Eagle Lake serves approximately 3,268 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Eagle Lake's water source?
Eagle Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Eagle Lake's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Eagle Lake's service area?
The Eagle Lake service area has a median household income of $89,740. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Eagle Lake get its water?
Eagle Lake'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.

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