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Albert Lea

Community water system in Freeborn County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

18,492

Service connections

7,109

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDMN1240001
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served18,492
Service connections7,109
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyMN state drinking water program
City served
StateMinnesota
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
1992-07-01243100NoArchived

Albert Lea: frequently asked questions

Is Albert Lea's water safe to drink?

Albert Lea is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MN state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs Albert Lea?

Albert Lea (PWSID MN1240001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.

How many people does Albert Lea serve?

Albert Lea reports serving 18,492 people through 7,109 service connections in Freeborn County, Minnesota.

Where does Albert Lea get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.

Other water systems in Freeborn County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Albert Lea Information Center MndotFreeborn1,306Transient non-communityGroundwater
Clarks GroveFreeborn695CommunityGroundwater
AldenFreeborn661CommunityGroundwater
Oakland Woods Rest Area MndotFreeborn644Transient non-communityGroundwater
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert LeaFreeborn600Non-transient non-communityPurchased groundwater
GlenvilleFreeborn566CommunityGroundwater