Bemidji, MN · Beltrami County
Bemidji Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Bemidji 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 Bemidji.
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)
- MN1040002
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 15,147
- Service connections
- 3,916
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Bemidji is one of 93 community water systems in Minnesota in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 15,147 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- December 15, 1998State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 15, 1998State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- December 31, 1989State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1988State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 30, 1986State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
Common questions
Is Bemidji required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Bemidji 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 Bemidji’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Bemidji’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Bemidji have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Bemidji.
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
Bemidji City Council
2187593570
Bemidji, MN 56601-3116