Ruthton
EPA ID: MN1590007 · 220 people served · 1 ZIP code
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Ruthton has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 220 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ruthton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ruthton serves a community with a median household income of $54,821 and an estimated 486 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ruthton'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 Pipestone 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Ruthton (EPA ID: MN1590007) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 220 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 56170 in Ruthton.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 56170 — Ruthton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ruthton (MN1590007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruthton water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Ruthton has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Ruthton serve?
Ruthton serves approximately 220 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.
Where does Ruthton 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.