Historical Compliance Records MN 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Elysian

EPA ID: MN1400003 ยท 656 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Elysian (MN1400003): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Elysian, 4 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 656 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

656
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$302K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,711
Median Household Income
3,931
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Elysian serves a community with a median household income of $91,711 and an estimated 3,931 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Elysian'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Elysian compares to EPA limits

Gross Beta 4 pCi/L (8% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

Comparable Water Systems

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653 people
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650 people
0 violations
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637 people
0 violations
Oak Grove
623 people
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Ottertail
694 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Elysian (EPA ID: MN1400003) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 656 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 4 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
January 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Gross Beta Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Beta Radionuclides 4 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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 the full compliance record for Elysian (MN1400003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elysian water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Elysian; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Elysian serve?

Elysian serves approximately 656 people across 2 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Elysian get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Elysian's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Beta. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 recorded violations, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Elysian serve?
Elysian serves approximately 656 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Elysian's water source?
Elysian draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Elysian's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Elysian's service area?
The Elysian service area has a median household income of $91,711. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Elysian get its water?
Elysian'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Elysian (MN): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1400003/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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