Water System Report MN

South Haven

EPA ID: MN1860021 · 183 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: South Haven — zero violations, five years, 183 served.

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

183
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$347K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Haven Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$95,673
Median Household Income
3,640
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Haven serves a community with a median household income of $95,673 and an estimated 3,640 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

South Haven'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Stearns 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

South Haven (EPA ID: MN1860021) is a community water system in Minnesota that serves approximately 183 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 55382 in South Haven.

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 South Haven (MN1860021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Haven water safe to drink?

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

How many people does South Haven serve?

South Haven serves approximately 183 people across 1 ZIP code in Minnesota.

Where does South Haven 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
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
16
Unknown Material
78
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 183
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?
South Haven meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Haven serve?
South Haven serves approximately 183 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is South Haven's water source?
South Haven draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of South Haven's service area?
The South Haven service area has a median household income of $95,673. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Haven get its water?
South Haven'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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