A90/100
Shafer — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,165 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MN1130014
Violations
2
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 Shafer
Is Shafer water safe to drink?
Shafer water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Shafer detected?
1 contaminants were tested in Shafer's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does Shafer have any EPA violations?
Yes, Shafer has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2000. Violation types include MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does Shafer serve?
Shafer serves approximately 1,165 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Shafer provide?
Shafer sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1130014.
How does Shafer compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Shafer scores 90/100 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.