Water System Report MN

Lowry

EPA ID: MN1610007 · 333 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Lowry has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 333 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

333
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$259K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lowry Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,250
Median Household Income
804
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lowry serves a community with a median household income of $91,250 and an estimated 804 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

Lowry'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Pope 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $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.

System Overview

Lowry (EPA ID: MN1610007) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 333 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 56349 in Lowry.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lowry (MN1610007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lowry water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lowry has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lowry serve?

Lowry serves approximately 333 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Lowry 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
114
Unknown Material
75
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 333
Reported to Minnesota

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lowry meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lowry serve?
Lowry serves approximately 333 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lowry's water source?
Lowry draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lowry's service area?
The Lowry service area has a median household income of $91,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lowry get its water?
Lowry'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.
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