Water Quality: Lake Benton, MN
4 water systems • 14,449 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lake Benton is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 14,449 people, and has 1 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violation on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Lake Benton's violation count is 82% below the national average for Minnesota.
Water Systems Serving Lake Benton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System | MN1410007 | Surface Water | 13,644 | 0 |
| Lake Benton | MN1410003 | Groundwater | 676 | 0 |
| Heartland Colony | MN1590012 | Groundwater | 90 | 0 |
| Florence | MN1420003 | Groundwater | 39 | 1 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.