Water System Report MN

Fulda

EPA ID: MN1510005 · 1,318 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Fulda delivers safe water to 1,318 residents.

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

1,318
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$171K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,443
Median Household Income
2,216
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fulda serves a community with a median household income of $72,443 and an estimated 2,216 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% 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

Fulda'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

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,980
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $6,180

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

Fulda (EPA ID: MN1510005) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 1,318 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 56131 in Fulda.

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 Fulda (MN1510005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulda water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Fulda serve?

Fulda serves approximately 1,318 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Fulda 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
617
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 1,318
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?
Fulda meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fulda serve?
Fulda serves approximately 1,318 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fulda's water source?
Fulda draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fulda's service area?
The Fulda service area has a median household income of $72,443. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fulda get its water?
Fulda'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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