The Meadows
EPA ID: MN1860013 · 1,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for The Meadows (MN1860013): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for The Meadows, 6 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 1,000 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for The Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with The Meadows have a median household income of $92,870 and about 20,125 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
The Meadows's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Minnesota
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
The Meadows (EPA ID: MN1860013) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 1,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 55362 in Monticello.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 17, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | MCL Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA level: 0.015 mg/L (EPA action level for the 90th percentile of a system's tap samples; not a safe level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, distillation, carbon block filter certified for lead reduction (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 55362 - Monticello
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for The Meadows (MN1860013) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Meadows water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for The Meadows; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does The Meadows serve?
The Meadows serves approximately 1,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.
Where does The Meadows get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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