Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System
Minnesota — Community Water System — PWSID: MN1410007
System Information
| PWSID | MN1410007 |
| System Name | Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water Purchased |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 05 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | Yes |
| First Reported | Jan 24, 1981 |
| Last Reported | Nov 25, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Minnesota |
| City | Lake Benton |
| ZIP Code | 56149 |
| Address | 1893 County Road 124 |
| Organization | Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System |
| Phone | 5073684248 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 13,644 |
| Service Connections | 4,829 |
Drinking Water Violations (17)
This water system has 17 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 2015 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Apr 1, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 2015 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Apr 1, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 2015 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 31, 1998 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1998 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 31, 1998 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1998 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 31, 1998 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1998 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 | Nitrate | MCL | Yes | No | 13 | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1997 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 | Nitrate | MCL | Yes | No | 13 | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1997 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 | Nitrate | MCL | Yes | No | 13 | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1997 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 | Nitrate | MCL | Yes | No | 13 | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1997 | Nitrate Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 1991 | Nov 30, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Nov 30, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 1991 | Nov 30, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Nov 30, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 1991 | Oct 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Oct 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 1991 | Oct 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Oct 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.