Water System Report MN

Waterville

EPA ID: MN1400015 · 1,868 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Waterville (MN1400015): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Waterville earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 1,868 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,868
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$358K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$100,156
Median Household Income
6,990
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Waterville serves a community with a median household income of $100,156 and an estimated 6,990 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% 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

Waterville'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,600
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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

Waterville (EPA ID: MN1400015) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 1,868 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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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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 Waterville (MN1400015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waterville water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Waterville in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Waterville serve?

Waterville serves approximately 1,868 people across 3 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Waterville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Waterville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Waterville serve?
Waterville serves approximately 1,868 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Waterville's water source?
Waterville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Waterville's service area?
The Waterville service area has a median household income of $100,156. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Waterville get its water?
Waterville'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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