Sandy Slopes Community
EPA ID: MN1550027 · 158 people served · 6 ZIP codes
Sandy Slopes Community's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 158 residents year after year.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Sandy Slopes Community serves a community with a median household income of $97,288 and an estimated 134,010 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sandy Slopes Community'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 1% of homes in Olmsted 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Minnesota
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
Sandy Slopes Community (EPA ID: MN1550027) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 158 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 55901 — Rochester
- 55902 — Rochester
- 55903 — Rochester
- 55904 — Rochester
- 55905 — Rochester
- 55906 — Rochester
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sandy Slopes Community (MN1550027) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Slopes Community water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Sandy Slopes Community has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Sandy Slopes Community serve?
Sandy Slopes Community serves approximately 158 people across 6 ZIP codes in Minnesota.
Where does Sandy Slopes Community get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.