Water System Report MN

Byron

EPA ID: MN1550001 ยท 6,809 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Byron (MN1550001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Byron 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 6,809 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
6,809
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$357K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$126,102
Median Household Income
8,747
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Byron serves a community with a median household income of $126,102 and an estimated 8,747 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Byron'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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 $2,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,700

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

Byron (EPA ID: MN1550001) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 6,809 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 55920 in Byron.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.002 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Byron (MN1550001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Byron 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 Byron serve?

Byron serves approximately 6,809 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Byron get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Byron safe to drink?
Byron has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Byron meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Byron serve?
Byron serves approximately 6,809 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Byron's water source?
Byron draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Byron's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Byron's service area?
The Byron service area has a median household income of $126,102. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Byron get its water?
Byron'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Byron Water Quality Report, MN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1550001/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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