Public water system · 055294705
ActiveElbow Lake
Community water system in Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
50
Service connections
13
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-07-02 | 45 | 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 03 | 1038 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 03 | 1041 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 03 | 2987 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-10-11 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-12-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
Elbow Lake: frequently asked questions
Is Elbow Lake's water safe to drink?
Elbow Lake is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the EPA Region 05. 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 Elbow Lake?
Elbow Lake (PWSID 055294705) is a native american-owned community water system, regulated by the EPA Region 05.
How many people does Elbow Lake serve?
Elbow Lake reports serving 50 people through 13 service connections in Minnesota.
Where does Elbow Lake get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Minnesota
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City System | Richmond | 8,271,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power | Los Angeles | 7,751,132 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Houston | Harris | 2,970,543 | Community | Surface water |
| Chicago | Cook | 2,746,388 | Community | Surface water |
| MWRA | Suffolk | 2,660,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Mdwasa - Main System | Miami-Dade | 2,377,460 | Community | Groundwater |