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Public water system · 055294705

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Elbow 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

PWSID055294705
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served50
Service connections13
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeNative American
Primacy agencyEPA Region 05
City served
StateMinnesota
ZIP
County

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2025-11-12757500NoResolved
2025-10-01525000NoResolved
2024-10-01270999NoResolved
2024-10-014B8000NoResolved
2024-07-02450700YesResolved
2022-01-01031038NoResolved
2022-01-01031040NoResolved
2022-01-01031041NoResolved
2020-01-01032987NoResolved
2018-10-11525000NoResolved
2017-12-013A8000NoResolved
2017-10-01525000NoResolved

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.

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