Water System Report MN

Cuyuna

EPA ID: MN1180011 · 175 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Cuyuna — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 175 residents.

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

175
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$319K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,265
Median Household Income
3,385
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cuyuna serves a community with a median household income of $74,265 and an estimated 3,385 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Cuyuna'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Crow Wing 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Cuyuna (EPA ID: MN1180011) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 175 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 56444 in Deerwood.

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 Cuyuna (MN1180011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cuyuna water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Cuyuna serve?

Cuyuna serves approximately 175 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Cuyuna 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
72
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: 175
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?
Cuyuna meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cuyuna serve?
Cuyuna serves approximately 175 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cuyuna's water source?
Cuyuna draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cuyuna's service area?
The Cuyuna service area has a median household income of $74,265. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cuyuna get its water?
Cuyuna'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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