MN Correctional Facility - Faribault
EPA ID: MN1660005 · 2,103 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for MN Correctional Facility - Faribault (MN1660005): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. MN Correctional Facility - Faribault recorded 3 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 2,103 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for MN Correctional Facility - Faribault Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The MN Correctional Facility - Faribault serves a community with a median household income of $70,296 and an estimated 30,860 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
MN Correctional Facility - Faribault'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How MN Correctional Facility - Faribault compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
MN Correctional Facility - Faribault (EPA ID: MN1660005) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 2,103 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 55021 in Faribault.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
- 55021 - Faribault
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for MN Correctional Facility - Faribault (MN1660005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MN Correctional Facility - Faribault water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for MN Correctional Facility - Faribault; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does MN Correctional Facility - Faribault serve?
MN Correctional Facility - Faribault serves approximately 2,103 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.
Where does MN Correctional Facility - Faribault get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). MN Correctional Facility - Faribault (MN): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1660005/
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