Water System Report MN

Mounds View

EPA ID: MN1620008 ยท 13,250 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mounds View (MN1620008): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Mounds View, 13,250 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

13,250
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$339K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mounds View Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$93,823
Median Household Income
111,982
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
33th
Poverty Percentile
13th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mounds View serves a community with a median household income of $93,823 and an estimated 111,982 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mounds View'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.035 ppt, PFOS: 0.015 ppt, PFBS: 2 ppt, PFHxS: 0.047 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Minnesota

Waconia
13,277 people
0 violations
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13,134 people
0 violations
Big Lake
13,056 people
0 violations
Vadnais Heights
13,025 people
C 1 violation
Cloquet
12,864 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Mounds View (EPA ID: MN1620008) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 13,250 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 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 N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 the full compliance record for Mounds View (MN1620008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mounds View water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Mounds View 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 Mounds View serve?

Mounds View serves approximately 13,250 people across 3 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Mounds View get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Mounds View meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mounds View serve?
Mounds View serves approximately 13,250 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mounds View's water source?
Mounds View draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mounds View's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mounds View's service area?
The Mounds View service area has a median household income of $93,823. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mounds View get its water?
Mounds View'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mounds View, MN: Serves 13K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1620008/
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