Water System Report MN

Henderson

EPA ID: MN1720006 · 886 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Henderson has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 886 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

886
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,709
Median Household Income
8,272
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Henderson serves a community with a median household income of $87,709 and an estimated 8,272 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

Henderson'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sibley 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
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Morgan
896 people
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911 people
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918 people
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851 people
D 0 violations
Silver Lake
850 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Henderson (EPA ID: MN1720006) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 886 people from groundwater sources.

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

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 Henderson (MN1720006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Henderson serve?

Henderson serves approximately 886 people across 2 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Henderson 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
467
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 886
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?
Henderson meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Henderson serve?
Henderson serves approximately 886 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Henderson's water source?
Henderson draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Henderson's service area?
The Henderson service area has a median household income of $87,709. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Henderson get its water?
Henderson'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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