Historical Compliance Records MN 18 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Inver Grove Heights

EPA ID: MN1190014 ยท 34,189 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Inver Grove Heights (MN1190014): 18 health-based violations recorded since 2021. While 18 violations did appear in Inver Grove Heights's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 34,189 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 64
Avg Safety Score
34,189
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
18
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$320K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Inver Grove Heights Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$91,628
Median Household Income
85,890
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Inver Grove Heights have a median household income of $91,628 and about 85,890 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% 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

Inver Grove Heights's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (health advisory / health-based guidance value (not a limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 0.0079 ppt, PFOS: 2.3 ppt, PFHxS: 47 ppt, PFBS: 100 ppt, PFBA: 7000 ppt, PFHxA: 200 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Minnesota

Brooklyn Center
33,782 people
D 0 violations
Roseville
35,343 people
C 0 violations
Richfield
36,899 people
C 0 violations
Joint Powers Water Board
30,922 people
C 0 violations
Savage
30,285 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $850

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $16,018

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$15,675
10 years
$31,350
20 years
$62,700

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $850 (one-time) vs. $31,350 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Inver Grove Heights (EPA ID: MN1190014) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 34,189 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (64/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 18 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 18 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2022 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Violation 13 Yes
Gross Alpha MCL Violation 5 Yes

Health Risk Details

Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)

Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, ion exchange, lime softening. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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.

  • 55075 - South Saint Paul
  • 55076 - Inver Grove Heights
  • 55077 - Inver Grove Heights
  • 55118 - Saint Paul

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Inver Grove Heights (MN1190014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inver Grove Heights water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Inver Grove Heights; its 18 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Inver Grove Heights serve?

Inver Grove Heights serves approximately 34,189 people across 4 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Inver Grove Heights get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected; the table compares each one with the EPA MCL where one exists (April 2024 rule, compliance required from 2029) and with this state's enforceable standard where one exists.

Samples collected
58
Detections
3
Latest sample
9/12/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 102 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFBA 102 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFPeA 3.5 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Inver Grove Heights safe to drink? ▼
Inver Grove Heights has 18 recorded violations since 2021. The C shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 18 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Inver Grove Heights serve? ▼
Inver Grove Heights serves approximately 34,189 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Inver Grove Heights's water source? ▼
Inver Grove Heights draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Inver Grove Heights's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.003 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Inver Grove Heights? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Inver Grove Heights have a median household income of $91,628 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Inver Grove Heights get its water? ▼
Inver Grove Heights's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Inver Grove Heights (MN): 18 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1190014/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Inver Grove Heights (EPA ID: MN1190014) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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