Elko New Market

PWSID: MN1700029 · Elko-new Market, MN · Serves 5,003 people

Health Violations

Elko New Market has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
5,003
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

Elko New Market (PWSID MN1700029) 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 5,003 people in Elko-new Market, MN, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Minnesota drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Lead & Copper Rule, Copper. Recorded violations span 2012–2012.

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)
MN1700029
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Elko-new Market, MN
Population Served
5,003
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Lead & Copper Rule 2 2
Copper 2 2

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2012
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2012
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2012
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elko New Market water safe to drink?
Elko New Market has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 Elko New Market serve?
Elko New Market serves 5,003 people in Elko-new Market, MN. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does Elko New Market have?
Elko New Market has 4 total violations on record spanning 2012–2012. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in Elko New Market water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Lead & Copper Rule, 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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