Water System Report MN

Lake Crystal

EPA ID: MN1070006 · 2,554 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lake Crystal (MN1070006): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal SDWIS data returns no violation records for Lake Crystal, the supplier serving 2,554 residents - a statement about the EPA file rather than a measurement of contaminant levels in the water.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,554
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$194K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$83,260
Median Household Income
4,285
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lake Crystal have a median household income of $83,260 and about 4,285 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% 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

Lake Crystal's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
40th
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

48 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Lake Crystal (EPA ID: MN1070006) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 2,554 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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
0.002 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Lake Crystal (MN1070006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Crystal water safe to drink?

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

Lake Crystal serves approximately 2,554 people across 2 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Lake Crystal get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Lake Crystal; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Lake Crystal serve? ▼
Lake Crystal serves approximately 2,554 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Crystal's water source? ▼
Lake Crystal draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake Crystal's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lake Crystal? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lake Crystal have a median household income of $83,260 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Crystal get its water? ▼
Lake Crystal's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Crystal Water Quality Report, MN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1070006/
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