Water System Report MN

Greenleafton

EPA ID: MN1230004 · 50 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Greenleafton shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 50 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

50
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$192K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,917
Median Household Income
2,253
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Greenleafton serves a community with a median household income of $62,917 and an estimated 2,253 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Greenleafton'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 4% of homes in Fillmore 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

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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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

Greenleafton (EPA ID: MN1230004) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 55965 in Preston.

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 Greenleafton (MN1230004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenleafton water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Greenleafton serve?

Greenleafton serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Greenleafton 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
20
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: 140
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?
Greenleafton meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Greenleafton serve?
Greenleafton serves approximately 50 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Greenleafton's water source?
Greenleafton draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Greenleafton's service area?
The Greenleafton service area has a median household income of $62,917. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Greenleafton get its water?
Greenleafton'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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