Blaine, MN · Anoka County
Blaine Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Blaine 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 Blaine.
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)
- MN1020006
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 70,220
- Service connections
- 22,991
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Blaine is among the 11 largest community water systems in Minnesota, serving 70,220 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2006, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2006.
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 inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedArsenic
January 23, 2006 – July 15, 2008
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2006 – July 15, 2008 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Arsenic | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- March 10, 2008State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed1 linked violation
- March 31, 2006State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed2 linked violations
- March 1, 2006State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- January 24, 2006State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 24, 2006State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- January 24, 2006State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- May 13, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- May 9, 2005State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- March 16, 2005State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 16, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- May 24, 1995State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- May 15, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- May 15, 1995State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- May 15, 1995State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- September 30, 1989State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- July 31, 1989State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1988State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1986State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1986State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1985State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1985State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1984State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is Blaine required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Blaine 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 Blaine’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Blaine’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Blaine have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Blaine.
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
Blaine City Council
7637856147
Blaine, MN 55449-8101