Water System Report MN

Steen

EPA ID: MN1670006 · 180 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Steen has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 180 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

180
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,083
Median Household Income
253
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Steen serves a community with a median household income of $57,083 and an estimated 253 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% 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

Steen'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Rock 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

83 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Steen (EPA ID: MN1670006) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 180 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 56173 in Steen.

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 Steen (MN1670006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steen water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Steen serve?

Steen serves approximately 180 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Steen 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
82
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 180
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?
Steen meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Steen serve?
Steen serves approximately 180 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Steen's water source?
Steen draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Steen's service area?
The Steen service area has a median household income of $57,083. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Steen get its water?
Steen'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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