Water System Report MN

Chaska

EPA ID: MN1100002 ยท 30,000 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chaska (MN1100002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Chaska - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 30,000 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

30,000
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$505K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$133,573
Median Household Income
62,337
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
27%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chaska serves a community with a median household income of $133,573 and an estimated 62,337 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Chaska'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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30,144 people
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30,285 people
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30,922 people
C 0 violations
Winona
27,782 people
C 3 violations
Fridley
27,476 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $933
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,833

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

Chaska (EPA ID: MN1100002) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 30,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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
0.006 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Chaska (MN1100002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chaska water safe to drink?

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

Chaska serves approximately 30,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Chaska get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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?
Chaska meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Chaska serve?
Chaska serves approximately 30,000 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Chaska's water source?
Chaska draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Chaska's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Chaska's service area?
The Chaska service area has a median household income of $133,573. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Chaska get its water?
Chaska'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Chaska, MN: Serves 30K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1100002/
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