Water System Report MN

Elko New Market

EPA ID: MN1700029 ยท 5,003 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Elko New Market (MN1700029): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Elko New Market carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 5,003 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
5,003
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$459K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Elko New Market Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$134,785
Median Household Income
71,980
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
25th
Poverty Percentile
13th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Elko New Market serves a community with a median household income of $134,785 and an estimated 71,980 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Elko New Market'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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Elko New Market (EPA ID: MN1700029) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 5,003 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Elko New Market (MN1700029) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elko New Market water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Elko New Market 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 Elko New Market serve?

Elko New Market serves approximately 5,003 people across 4 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Elko New Market 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
29

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

Is water from Elko New Market safe to drink?
Elko New Market 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?
Elko New Market meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Elko New Market serve?
Elko New Market serves approximately 5,003 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Elko New Market's water source?
Elko New Market draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Elko New Market's service area?
The Elko New Market service area has a median household income of $134,785. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Elko New Market get its water?
Elko New Market'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Elko New Market Water Quality Report, MN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1700029/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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