Public water system · MN1590005
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Community water system in Pipestone County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
4,273
Service connections
1,958
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Gross alpha (excluding radon and uranium)code 4000 | Yes | Archived |
| 2007-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Gross alpha (excluding radon and uranium)code 4000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1993-05-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
All 3 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Pipestone: frequently asked questions
Is Pipestone's water safe to drink?
Pipestone is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MN state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Pipestone?
Pipestone (PWSID MN1590005) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Pipestone serve?
Pipestone reports serving 4,273 people through 1,958 service connections in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
Where does Pipestone get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Pipestone County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerton | Pipestone | 1,281 | Community | Groundwater |
| Jasper | Pipestone | 623 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Ruthton | Pipestone | 220 | Community | Groundwater |
| Holland | Pipestone | 187 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Split Rock Creek State Park | Pipestone | 156 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Woodstock | Pipestone | 108 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
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