Water System Report MN

Hayfield

EPA ID: MN1200004 · 1,363 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Hayfield recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 1,363 people.

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

1,363
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$241K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,906
Median Household Income
2,810
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hayfield serves a community with a median household income of $83,906 and an estimated 2,810 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Hayfield'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

About 1% of homes in Dodge County, Minnesota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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

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

Hayfield (EPA ID: MN1200004) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 1,363 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 55940 in Hayfield.

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 Hayfield (MN1200004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayfield water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hayfield serve?

Hayfield serves approximately 1,363 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Hayfield 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
8
Galvanized — Replacement Required
382
Unknown Material
163
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 1,363
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?
Hayfield meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hayfield serve?
Hayfield serves approximately 1,363 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hayfield's water source?
Hayfield draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hayfield's service area?
The Hayfield service area has a median household income of $83,906. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hayfield get its water?
Hayfield'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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