Water System Report MN

Montrose

EPA ID: MN1860016 · 3,899 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Montrose (MN1860016): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Montrose has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 3,899 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,899
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$309K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$98,287
Median Household Income
33,705
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Montrose serves a community with a median household income of $98,287 and an estimated 33,705 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% 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

Montrose'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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

Montrose (EPA ID: MN1860016) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 3,899 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Montrose (MN1860016) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montrose water safe to drink?

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

Montrose serves approximately 3,899 people across 3 ZIP codes in Minnesota.

Where does Montrose get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Montrose meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Montrose serve?
Montrose serves approximately 3,899 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Montrose's water source?
Montrose draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Montrose's service area?
The Montrose service area has a median household income of $98,287. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Montrose get its water?
Montrose'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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