LaPrairie
EPA ID: MN1310038 · 653 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for LaPrairie (MN1310038): 1 violation on record since 2021. LaPrairie has 1 EPA violation on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 653 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for LaPrairie Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with LaPrairie have a median household income of $71,163 and about 28,623 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
LaPrairie'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
LaPrairie (EPA ID: MN1310038) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 653 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 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.
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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 available EPA compliance records for LaPrairie (MN1310038) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LaPrairie water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for LaPrairie; 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 LaPrairie serve?
LaPrairie serves approximately 653 people across 3 ZIP codes in Minnesota.
Where does LaPrairie get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). LaPrairie (MN): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1310038/
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What You Can Do
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