Water System Report MN

New Germany

EPA ID: MN1100007 · 422 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, New Germany kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 422 people served.

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

422
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$305K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for New Germany Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,896
Median Household Income
1,086
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Germany serves a community with a median household income of $89,896 and an estimated 1,086 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

New Germany'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

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

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 91% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

New Germany (EPA ID: MN1100007) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 422 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 55367 in New Germany.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for New Germany (MN1100007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Germany water safe to drink?

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

How many people does New Germany serve?

New Germany serves approximately 422 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does New Germany 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
4
Unknown Material
188
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 422
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?
New Germany meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does New Germany serve?
New Germany serves approximately 422 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is New Germany's water source?
New Germany draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of New Germany's service area?
The New Germany service area has a median household income of $89,896. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does New Germany get its water?
New Germany'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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