Water System Report MN

Preserve at Birch Lake

EPA ID: MN1130023 ยท 388 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Preserve at Birch Lake (MN1130023): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Preserve at Birch Lake kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 388 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

388
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$337K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Preserve at Birch Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,241
Median Household Income
11,103
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Preserve at Birch Lake serves a community with a median household income of $97,241 and an estimated 11,103 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Preserve at Birch 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
20th
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

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Territory Community
320 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Preserve at Birch Lake (EPA ID: MN1130023) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 388 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 55092 in Wyoming.

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 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.

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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 Preserve at Birch Lake (MN1130023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Preserve at Birch Lake water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Preserve at Birch 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 Preserve at Birch Lake serve?

Preserve at Birch Lake serves approximately 388 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Preserve at Birch Lake get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Preserve at Birch Lake meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Preserve at Birch Lake serve?
Preserve at Birch Lake serves approximately 388 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Preserve at Birch Lake's water source?
Preserve at Birch Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Preserve at Birch Lake's service area?
The Preserve at Birch Lake service area has a median household income of $97,241. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Preserve at Birch Lake get its water?
Preserve at Birch 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Preserve at Birch Lake Water Quality Report, MN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1130023/
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