New Germany, MN · Carver County
New Germany Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
New Germany 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 New Germany.
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)
- MN1100007
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 422
- Service connections
- 187
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
New Germany is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 422 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2010, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2010.
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 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
March 9, 2010 – April 7, 2014
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2010 – April 7, 2014 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- May 10, 2012State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- July 7, 2011State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- June 21, 2011State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- August 23, 2010State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- June 30, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
- June 30, 2010State Compliance Meeting conducted3 linked violations
Common questions
Is New Germany required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. New Germany 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 New Germany’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- New Germany’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does New Germany have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for New Germany.
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
New Germany City Council
9523532488
New Germany, MN 55367