Current Noncompliance MN

Briarwood Subdivision

EPA ID: MN1550035 ยท 90 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Briarwood Subdivision (MN1550035): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. With 1 unresolved EPA violation, Briarwood Subdivision is currently out of full compliance - approximately 90 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

90
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$290K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Briarwood Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,430
Median Household Income
58,260
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Briarwood Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $90,430 and an estimated 58,260 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Briarwood Subdivision'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Briarwood Subdivision compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Briarwood Subdivision (EPA ID: MN1550035) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 90 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 55901 in Rochester.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Briarwood Subdivision (MN1550035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briarwood Subdivision water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Briarwood Subdivision serve?

Briarwood Subdivision serves approximately 90 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Briarwood Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Briarwood Subdivision's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Briarwood Subdivision serve?
Briarwood Subdivision serves approximately 90 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Briarwood Subdivision's water source?
Briarwood Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Briarwood Subdivision's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Briarwood Subdivision's service area?
The Briarwood Subdivision service area has a median household income of $90,430. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Briarwood Subdivision get its water?
Briarwood Subdivision'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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