Lake Benton
EPA ID: MN1410003 · 676 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring records confirm Lake Benton has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 676 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lake Benton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lake Benton serves a community with a median household income of $61,389 and an estimated 1,205 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lake Benton'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.
About 0% of homes in Lincoln 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Lake Benton (EPA ID: MN1410003) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 676 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 56149 in Lake Benton.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 56149 — Lake Benton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Benton (MN1410003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Benton water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Lake Benton has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Lake Benton serve?
Lake Benton serves approximately 676 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.
Where does Lake Benton 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.