Elgin
EPA ID: MN1790001 · 1,115 people served · 1 ZIP code
With a five-year violation-free history, Elgin delivers safe water to 1,115 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Elgin Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Elgin serves a community with a median household income of $102,727 and an estimated 2,080 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Elgin'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 Wabasha 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Elgin (EPA ID: MN1790001) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 1,115 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 55932 in Elgin.
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
- 55932 — Elgin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Elgin (MN1790001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elgin water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Elgin has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Elgin serve?
Elgin serves approximately 1,115 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.
Where does Elgin 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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.