Sauk Rapids, MN · Benton County
Benton Utilities LLC Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Benton Utilities LLC 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 Benton Utilities LLC.
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)
- MN1050009
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 120
- Service connections
- 35
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Benton Utilities LLC is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 120 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries in 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
All 2 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- December 17, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 17, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 11, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- December 11, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 11, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- December 11, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 5, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- June 5, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- March 9, 2018State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- October 20, 2017State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- April 13, 2017State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- April 13, 2017State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- April 5, 2017State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 8, 2017State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 23, 2017State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 23, 2017State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 19, 2017State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 19, 2017State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- November 15, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 20, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 19, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 19, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 11, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- February 18, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 16, 2015State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 16, 2015State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 16, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- February 13, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- February 13, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 22, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 9, 2003State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 29, 2003State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- October 9, 2003State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- October 9, 2003State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- October 9, 2003State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 9, 2003State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 30, 2003State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Benton Utilities LLC required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Benton Utilities LLC 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 Benton Utilities LLC’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Benton Utilities LLC’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Benton Utilities LLC have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Benton Utilities LLC.
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
Benton Utilities LLC
3204925483
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379