St. John's Lutheran Community
EPA ID: MN1240019 · 202 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for St. John's Lutheran Community (MN1240019): 1 violation on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, St. John's Lutheran Community recorded 1 violation, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 202 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for St. John's Lutheran Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with St. John's Lutheran Community have a median household income of $66,479 and about 21,467 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
St. John's Lutheran Community'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
St. John's Lutheran Community (EPA ID: MN1240019) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 202 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 56007 in Albert Lea.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 56007 - Albert Lea
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for St. John's Lutheran Community (MN1240019) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. John's Lutheran Community water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for St. John's Lutheran Community; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does St. John's Lutheran Community serve?
St. John's Lutheran Community serves approximately 202 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.
Where does St. John's Lutheran Community get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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