Montevideo, MN · Chippewa County
Montevideo Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Montevideo 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 Montevideo.
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)
- MN1120004
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 5,337
- Service connections
- 2,207
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Montevideo is one of 90 community water systems in Minnesota in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 5,337 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
- April 13, 2001State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- March 10, 2001State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- March 10, 2001State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- June 15, 1999State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- June 15, 1999State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- June 15, 1999State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 15, 1996State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 15, 1996State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 15, 1996State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- November 15, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- November 15, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 15, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- October 15, 1991State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 15, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Montevideo required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Montevideo 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 Montevideo’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Montevideo’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Montevideo have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Montevideo.
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
Montevideo City Council
3202696575
Montevideo, MN 56265