Public water system · MN1320002
ActiveHeron Lake
Community water system in Jackson County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
691
Service connections
296
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | 4H | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-01-01 | 51 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1988-10-01 | 02 | 4010 | Yes | Resolved |
Heron Lake: frequently asked questions
Is Heron Lake's water safe to drink?
Heron Lake 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 Heron Lake?
Heron Lake (PWSID MN1320002) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Heron Lake serve?
Heron Lake reports serving 691 people through 296 service connections in Jackson County, Minnesota.
Where does Heron Lake get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater.
Other water systems in Jackson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Pws | Jackson | 120,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Medford Water Commission | Jackson | 106,068 | Community | Surface water |
| Lees Summit Pws | Jackson | 99,400 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Blue Springs Pws | Jackson | 61,084 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Section & Dutton, Water Works Bd. of | Jackson | 35,259 | Community | Surface water |
| Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority | Jackson | 33,601 | Community | Purchased surface water |