Hope Water Cooperative
EPA ID: MN1740004 · 50 people served · 1 ZIP code
Over five tracked years, Hope Water Cooperative has stayed completely violation-free for its 50 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2023) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hope Water Cooperative Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hope Water Cooperative serves a community with a median household income of $96,815 and an estimated 1,978 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hope Water Cooperative'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.
About 2% of homes in Steele County, Minnesota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Hope Water Cooperative (EPA ID: MN1740004) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 56026 in Ellendale.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 56026 — Ellendale
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hope Water Cooperative (MN1740004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hope Water Cooperative water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Hope Water Cooperative has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Hope Water Cooperative serve?
Hope Water Cooperative serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.
Where does Hope Water Cooperative 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.