Water System Report MN

Hoyt Lakes

EPA ID: MN1690028 · 2,020 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Hoyt Lakes has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 2,020 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
2,020
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$157K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hoyt Lakes Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$60,660
Median Household Income
2,388
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hoyt Lakes serves a community with a median household income of $60,660 and an estimated 2,388 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Hoyt Lakes's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in St. Louis 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 85% 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

Hoyt Lakes (EPA ID: MN1690028) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 2,020 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hoyt Lakes (MN1690028) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoyt Lakes water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hoyt Lakes serve?

Hoyt Lakes serves approximately 2,020 people across 2 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Hoyt Lakes get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
218-229-2812
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from Hoyt Lakes Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Surface water
Drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorinefluoride

Source: Hoyt Lakes Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Minimal — disinfection only
Disinfection (typically chlorine) without additional filtration or coagulation stages. Common for groundwater systems where source water meets federal standards after disinfection alone.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine
Fluoridation
Added at low levels per state or local public-health policy for dental health.
fluoride

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Hoyt Lakes Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
Perfluorobutanesulfonate (PFBS)
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.72 ppt No federal limit set
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)
Not yet EPA-regulated
10.1 ppt No federal limit set
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
Not yet EPA-regulated
1.09 ppt No federal limit set
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.52 ppt No federal limit set
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.24 ppt No federal limit set
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
Not yet EPA-regulated
0.19 ppt No federal limit set

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Hoyt Lakes.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

Learn more about PFAS health effects and filtration →

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

1
Confirmed Lead
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,072
Unknown Material
21
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: 2,020
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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hoyt Lakes safe to drink?
Hoyt Lakes has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Hoyt Lakes meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hoyt Lakes serve?
Hoyt Lakes serves approximately 2,020 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hoyt Lakes's water source?
Hoyt Lakes draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hoyt Lakes's service area?
The Hoyt Lakes service area has a median household income of $60,660. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hoyt Lakes get its water?
Hoyt Lakes's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Hoyt Lakes (EPA ID: MN1690028) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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