Fergus Falls
EPA ID: MN1560014 · 14,194 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Fergus Falls (MN1560014): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for Fergus Falls lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 14,194 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fergus Falls Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Fergus Falls have a median household income of $62,279 and about 19,650 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fergus Falls's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Fergus Falls (EPA ID: MN1560014) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 14,194 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 56537 in Fergus Falls.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.008 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 56537 - Fergus Falls
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Fergus Falls (MN1560014) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fergus Falls water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls serve?
Fergus Falls serves approximately 14,194 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.
Where does Fergus Falls get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fergus Falls, MN: Serves 14K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1560014/
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