Water System Report MN

Crow Wing Estates

EPA ID: MN1180030 · 180 people served · 1 ZIP code

Crow Wing Estates earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 180 people.

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

180
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Crow Wing Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,269
Median Household Income
31,749
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Crow Wing Estates serves a community with a median household income of $70,269 and an estimated 31,749 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

Crow Wing Estates'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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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 $1,200
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

Crow Wing Estates (EPA ID: MN1180030) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 180 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 56401 in Brainerd.

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 Crow Wing Estates (MN1180030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crow Wing Estates water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Crow Wing Estates serve?

Crow Wing Estates serves approximately 180 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Crow Wing Estates 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
0
Unknown Material
54
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 180
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?
Crow Wing Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Crow Wing Estates serve?
Crow Wing Estates serves approximately 180 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Crow Wing Estates's water source?
Crow Wing Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Crow Wing Estates's service area?
The Crow Wing Estates service area has a median household income of $70,269. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Crow Wing Estates get its water?
Crow Wing Estates'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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