Water System Report MN

Chandler

EPA ID: MN1510002 · 270 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Chandler — the supplier serving 270 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

270
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,500
Median Household Income
621
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chandler serves a community with a median household income of $81,500 and an estimated 621 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

Chandler'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Murray 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 92% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Chandler (EPA ID: MN1510002) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 270 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 56122 in Chandler.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chandler (MN1510002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chandler water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Chandler has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Chandler serve?

Chandler serves approximately 270 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Chandler 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
143
Unknown Material
0
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 270
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Chandler meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Chandler serve?
Chandler serves approximately 270 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Chandler's water source?
Chandler draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Chandler's service area?
The Chandler service area has a median household income of $81,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Chandler get its water?
Chandler'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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