Clara City, MN · Chippewa County
Clara City Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Clara City 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 Clara City.
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)
- MN1120001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,372
- Service connections
- 622
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Clara City is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,372 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2026, all of which EPA lists as closed.
All 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
February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- March 19, 2026State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- March 19, 2026State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 18, 2026State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 13, 2011State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- December 12, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 6, 2001State Public Notification received28 linked violations
- August 17, 2000State Compliance Meeting conducted4 linked violations
- August 8, 1994State Public Notification requested9 linked violations
- October 15, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- October 15, 1992State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- October 15, 1992State Formal Notice of Violation issued19 linked violations
- April 15, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- April 15, 1991State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- December 15, 1989State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1988State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- September 30, 1985State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
Common questions
Is Clara City required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Clara City 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 Clara City’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Clara City’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Clara City have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Clara City.
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
Clara City Council
3208472142
Clara City, MN 56222