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Public water system · MN1190009

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Empire

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

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

Population served

3,152

Service connections

819

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDMN1190009
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served3,152
Service connections819
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyMN state drinking water program
City served
StateMinnesota
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2000-01-01031040NoArchived

Empire: frequently asked questions

Is Empire's water safe to drink?

Empire 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 Empire?

Empire (PWSID MN1190009) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.

How many people does Empire serve?

Empire reports serving 3,152 people through 819 service connections in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Where does Empire get its water?

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

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EaganDakota68,223CommunityGroundwater
LakevilleDakota67,300CommunityGroundwater
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Apple ValleyDakota50,300CommunityGroundwater
Inver Grove HeightsDakota34,189CommunityGroundwater
RosemountDakota26,500CommunityGroundwater