Water System Report MN

Lismore

EPA ID: MN1530007 · 237 people served · 1 ZIP code

Lismore earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 237 people.

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

237
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$105K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,375
Median Household Income
482
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lismore serves a community with a median household income of $59,375 and an estimated 482 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lismore'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Nobles 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

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

Lismore (EPA ID: MN1530007) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 237 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 56155 in Lismore.

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 Lismore (MN1530007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lismore water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lismore serve?

Lismore serves approximately 237 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Lismore 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
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
7
Unknown Material
132
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 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 237
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?
Lismore meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lismore serve?
Lismore serves approximately 237 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lismore's water source?
Lismore draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lismore's service area?
The Lismore service area has a median household income of $59,375. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lismore get its water?
Lismore'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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