College of St. Benedict
EPA ID: MN1730034 · 1,600 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for College of St. Benedict (MN1730034): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, College of St. Benedict sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,600 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for College of St. Benedict Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The College of St. Benedict serves a community with a median household income of $78,415 and an estimated 10,020 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
College of St. Benedict'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
College of St. Benedict (EPA ID: MN1730034) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 1,600 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 56374 in Saint Joseph.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 56374 - Saint Joseph
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for College of St. Benedict (MN1730034) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College of St. Benedict water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for College of St. Benedict 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 College of St. Benedict serve?
College of St. Benedict serves approximately 1,600 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.
Where does College of St. Benedict get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). College of St. Benedict Water Quality Report, MN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1730034/
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