Aitkin, MN · Aitkin County
Aitkin Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Aitkin must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Aitkin.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Minnesota’s official records. Always confirm current status with Minnesota before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- MN1010001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 2,165
- Service connections
- 809
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Aitkin is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,165 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2011, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2011.
None of the 1 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
July 1, 2011 – July 31, 2011
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2011 – July 31, 2011 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- July 28, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- July 28, 2011State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- July 28, 2011State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- July 28, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 31, 1998State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- September 15, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
- May 2, 1997State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 26, 1997State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- February 28, 1997State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- February 28, 1997State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- June 30, 1996State Compliance achieved7 linked violations
- June 6, 1996State Compliance achieved13 linked violations
- May 1, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice6 linked violations
- October 15, 1992State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 15, 1992State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- December 15, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- November 15, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Aitkin required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Aitkin is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is Aitkin’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Aitkin’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Aitkin have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Aitkin.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
Aitkin City Council
2189272527
Aitkin, MN 56431