Johnson, MN · Big Stone County
Johnson Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Johnson 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 Johnson.
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)
- MN1060006
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 25
- Service connections
- 15
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Johnson is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 25 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries between 2010 and 2020, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2020.
Of the 2, 1 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
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
October 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- March 11, 2021State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 11, 2021State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 20, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 5, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 25, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 19, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 26, 2011State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- August 26, 2011State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- August 26, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- April 6, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 14, 2011State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- January 6, 2011State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- January 6, 2011State Compliance Meeting conducted2 linked violations
- January 6, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- July 15, 1997State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- July 15, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- July 15, 1997State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 15, 1993State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 15, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- October 15, 1993State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 15, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issuedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 15, 1991State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 15, 1991State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- December 15, 1989State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 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, 1985State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 30, 1985State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1984State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 30, 1983State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 30, 1983State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 30, 1981State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Johnson required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Johnson 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 Johnson’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Johnson’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Johnson have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Johnson.
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
Johnson City Council
3207603135
Johnson, MN 56236-9515