A94/100
Sleepy Eye — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,599 people · Minnesota
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MN1080005
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.37 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 Sleepy Eye
Is Sleepy Eye water safe to drink?
Sleepy Eye water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 52 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has Sleepy Eye detected?
52 contaminants were tested in Sleepy Eye's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does Sleepy Eye have any EPA violations?
No, Sleepy Eye has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does Sleepy Eye serve?
Sleepy Eye serves approximately 3,599 people, Minnesota.
What type of water does Sleepy Eye provide?
Sleepy Eye sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MN1080005.
How does Sleepy Eye compare to other utilities in Minnesota?
Sleepy Eye scores 94/100 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.