Water System Report MN

Battle Lake

EPA ID: MN1560001 · 918 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Battle Lake (MN1560001): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, Battle Lake returns no entries for its service territory of 918 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

918
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$327K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Battle Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$77,842
Median Household Income
4,580
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Battle Lake have a median household income of $77,842 and about 4,580 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% 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

Battle Lake's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Battle Lake (EPA ID: MN1560001) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 918 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 2023-12-31

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Battle Lake (MN1560001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Battle Lake water safe to drink?

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

Battle Lake serves approximately 918 people across 2 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Battle Lake get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Battle Lake; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Battle Lake serve? ▼
Battle Lake serves approximately 918 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Battle Lake's water source? ▼
Battle Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Battle Lake's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Battle Lake? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Battle Lake have a median household income of $77,842 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Battle Lake get its water? ▼
Battle Lake's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

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