Question 1

Where does utility provider data come from?

Accepted Answer

Utility data is compiled from Census Bureau ACS housing data (heating fuel, costs), EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) for water systems, and state utility commission records. Provider names and service areas come from utility filings and municipal records.

Question 2

What is included in monthly housing costs?

Accepted Answer

Census Bureau housing cost data includes mortgage or rent payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer), and condominium fees if applicable. The median housing cost gives a typical monthly total for homeowners or renters in the municipality.

Question 3

How do I find out who provides my water?

Accepted Answer

Your water provider is typically the municipal water department or a regional water commission. Check your water bill for the provider name, or search the EPA's SDWIS database. This page lists all public water systems serving this area along with any violations.

Name▲▼	Type▲▼	Status▲▼	Population Served▼
Cologne	Community	Active	1,700
West Union Lutheran Church	Transient Non-Community	Active	240
Lake Waconia Event Center	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	200
Zion Lutheran Church & School	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	90
Baylor Regional Park	Transient Non-Community	Active	50
Lake Waconia Park	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park	Transient Non-Community	Active	25
MCI	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25

Name▲▼	Type▲▼	Status▲▼	Population Served▼
Cologne	Community	Active	1,700
West Union Lutheran Church	Transient Non-Community	Active	240
Lake Waconia Event Center	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	200
Zion Lutheran Church & School	Non-Transient Non-Community	Active	90
Baylor Regional Park	Transient Non-Community	Active	50
Lake Waconia Park	Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park	Transient Non-Community	Active	25
MCI	Non-Transient Non-Community	Inactive	25