Pipestone

PWSID: MN1590005 · Pipestone, MN · Serves 4,273 people

Health Violations

Pipestone has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,273
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

Pipestone (PWSID MN1590005) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 4,273 people in Pipestone, MN, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Minnesota drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Copper. Recorded violations span 2007–2007.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Minnesota state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
MN1590005
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Pipestone, MN
Population Served
4,273
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Copper 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pipestone water safe to drink?
Pipestone has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does Pipestone serve?
Pipestone serves 4,273 people in Pipestone, MN. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does Pipestone have?
Pipestone has 1 total violation on record spanning 2007–2007. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in Pipestone water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Copper.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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