New York Mills
EPA ID: MN1560017 · 1,287 people served · 1 ZIP code
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, New York Mills stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 1,287 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for New York Mills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The New York Mills serves a community with a median household income of $69,919 and an estimated 3,247 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
New York Mills'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 Otter Tail 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
New York Mills (EPA ID: MN1560017) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 1,287 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 56567 in New York Mills.
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
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ZIP Codes Served
- 56567 — New York Mills
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for New York Mills (MN1560017) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York Mills water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, New York Mills has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does New York Mills serve?
New York Mills serves approximately 1,287 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.
Where does New York Mills get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.