City of Minden
EPA ID: NE3109904 · 3,118 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Minden (NE3109904): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring history at City of Minden, as reported to the EPA, contains no recorded violations; 3,118 residents are counted in its service population.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Minden Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Minden have a median household income of $68,493 and about 3,966 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Minden'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
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System Overview
City of Minden, (EPA ID: NE3109904) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 3,118 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 68959 in Minden.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0011 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 NE or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 68959 - Minden
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Minden (NE3109904) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Minden water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Minden 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 City of Minden serve?
City of Minden serves approximately 3,118 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.
Where does City of Minden get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Minden Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3109904/
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