Water System Report MN

River Road Community

EPA ID: MN1310017 · 80 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, River Road Community recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 80 people.

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

80
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for River Road Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,213
Median Household Income
20,469
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The River Road Community serves a community with a median household income of $68,213 and an estimated 20,469 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

River Road Community'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Itasca 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
Unknown
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% 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 $400
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $800

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

River Road Community (EPA ID: MN1310017) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 80 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 River Road Community (MN1310017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Road Community water safe to drink?

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

How many people does River Road Community serve?

River Road Community serves approximately 80 people across 3 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does River Road Community 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
29
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: 80
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?
River Road Community meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does River Road Community serve?
River Road Community serves approximately 80 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is River Road Community's water source?
River Road Community draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of River Road Community's service area?
The River Road Community service area has a median household income of $68,213. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does River Road Community get its water?
River Road Community'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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