D35/100
Hinckley — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,964 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MN1580005
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 Hinckley
Is Hinckley water safe to drink?
Hinckley water receives a grade of D (35/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 13 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has Hinckley detected?
1 contaminants were tested in Hinckley's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does Hinckley have any EPA violations?
Yes, Hinckley has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MCL. 13 are health-based violations.
How many people does Hinckley serve?
Hinckley serves approximately 1,964 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Hinckley provide?
Hinckley sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1580005.
How does Hinckley compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Hinckley scores 35/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Minnesota state page for a full comparison of water systems.