A99/100
Empire — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,152 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MN1190009
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2000.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About Empire
Is Empire water safe to drink?
Empire water receives a grade of A (99/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Empire detected?
1 contaminants were tested in Empire's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does Empire have any EPA violations?
Yes, Empire has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2000. Violation types include MR.
How many people does Empire serve?
Empire serves approximately 3,152 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Empire provide?
Empire sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1190009.
How does Empire compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Empire scores 99/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Minnesota state page for a full comparison of water systems.