Water System Report MN

Morris

EPA ID: MN1750005 ยท 5,351 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Morris (MN1750005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Morris has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 5,351 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,351
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,261
Median Household Income
7,252
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Morris serves a community with a median household income of $75,261 and an estimated 7,252 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Morris'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Morris (EPA ID: MN1750005) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 5,351 people from groundwater sources.

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

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

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 Morris (MN1750005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Morris 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 Morris serve?

Morris serves approximately 5,351 people across 2 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Morris 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
58

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

Should I use a water filter?
Morris meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Morris serve?
Morris serves approximately 5,351 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Morris's water source?
Morris draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Morris's service area?
The Morris service area has a median household income of $75,261. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Morris get its water?
Morris'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.). Morris Water Quality Report, MN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mn1750005/
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