The Meadows
EPA ID: MN1860013 · 1,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for The Meadows (MN1860013): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. A total of 6 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on The Meadows's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 1,000 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for The Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The The Meadows serves a community with a median household income of $92,870 and an estimated 20,125 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
The Meadows'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How The Meadows compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 3 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
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 | Lead | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Lead | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 17, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Lead | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 3 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (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 | 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 the full compliance record 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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