Water System Report MN

Skyline

EPA ID: MN1070018 · 289 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Skyline — the supplier serving 289 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

289
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,906
Median Household Income
66,279
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Skyline serves a community with a median household income of $73,906 and an estimated 66,279 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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

Skyline'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
75th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Blue Earth County, Minnesota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 62% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Minnesota

Utica
293 people
C 1 violation
Hendrum
285 people
D 5 violations
Hollandale
294 people
C 4 violations
Granada
297 people
C 2 violations
Beaver Creek
297 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Skyline (EPA ID: MN1070018) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 289 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Skyline (MN1070018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skyline water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Skyline has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Skyline serve?

Skyline serves approximately 289 people across 4 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Skyline get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
120
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 289
Reported to Minnesota

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Skyline meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Skyline serve?
Skyline serves approximately 289 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Skyline's water source?
Skyline draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Skyline's service area?
The Skyline service area has a median household income of $73,906. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Skyline get its water?
Skyline'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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