Water System Report MN

Hilltop Water Company

EPA ID: MN1820026 · 25 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Hilltop Water Company, 25 residents served.

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

25
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$470K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hilltop Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$130,556
Median Household Income
4,145
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hilltop Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $130,556 and an estimated 4,145 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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

Hilltop Water Company'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Washington County, Minnesota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Hilltop Water Company (EPA ID: MN1820026) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 25 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 55073 in Scandia.

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 Hilltop Water Company (MN1820026) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilltop Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hilltop Water Company serve?

Hilltop Water Company serves approximately 25 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does Hilltop Water Company 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
25
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 50
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?
Hilltop Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hilltop Water Company serve?
Hilltop Water Company serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hilltop Water Company's water source?
Hilltop Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hilltop Water Company's service area?
The Hilltop Water Company service area has a median household income of $130,556. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hilltop Water Company get its water?
Hilltop Water Company'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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