Water System Report MN

Dodge Center

EPA ID: MN1200002 · 2,939 people served · 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dodge Center (MN1200002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Dodge Center - the supplier serving 2,939 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,939
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$232K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dodge Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,763
Median Household Income
16,774
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dodge Center serves a community with a median household income of $87,763 and an estimated 16,774 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

Dodge Center'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% 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 $1,350
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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

Dodge Center (EPA ID: MN1200002) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 2,939 people from groundwater sources.

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

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
0.002 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Dodge Center (MN1200002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodge Center water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Dodge Center 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 Dodge Center serve?

Dodge Center serves approximately 2,939 people across 4 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Dodge Center get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Dodge Center meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dodge Center serve?
Dodge Center serves approximately 2,939 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Dodge Center's water source?
Dodge Center draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dodge Center's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Dodge Center's service area?
The Dodge Center service area has a median household income of $87,763. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dodge Center get its water?
Dodge Center'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.). Dodge Center Water Quality Report, MN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1200002/
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