Water System Report MN

Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District

EPA ID: MN1340021 · 1,335 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,335 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

C · 62
Avg Safety Score
1,335
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$340K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$98,260
Median Household Income
9,705
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District serves a community with a median household income of $98,260 and an estimated 9,705 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Kandiyohi 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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 $900
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District (EPA ID: MN1340021) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 1,335 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (62/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 the full compliance record for Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District (MN1340021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District serve?

Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District serves approximately 1,335 people across 2 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
320-796-4523
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Minimal — disinfection only
Disinfection (typically chlorine) without additional filtration or coagulation stages. Common for groundwater systems where source water meets federal standards after disinfection alone.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine
Fluoridation
Added at low levels per state or local public-health policy for dental health.
fluoride

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
708
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: 1,335
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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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District Consumer Confidence Report:
  • A single gross alpha result (17.0 pCi/L) exceeded the 15 pCi/L MCL during the year; since gross alpha is not an acute contaminant, compliance is based on four quarterly averages and no violation was issued. Quarterly monitoring is being conducted.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District safe to drink?
Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District serve?
Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District serves approximately 1,335 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District's water source?
Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District's service area?
The Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District service area has a median household income of $98,260. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District get its water?
Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer/Water District (EPA ID: MN1340021) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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