Watson, MN · Chippewa County

Watson Water System

Current status

No open violations on record as of July 4, 2026.

This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 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): MN1120006
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 175
Service connections: 97
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Violation history

Monitoring, Regular
—
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011
Resolved

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	—	Archived
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring, Regular	Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	—	Archived
April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

January 23, 2025State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
January 23, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
July 29, 2013State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 26, 2013State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 17, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
July 17, 2013State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
July 9, 2013State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
October 3, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 23, 2011State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
September 23, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 23, 2011State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
September 23, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 16, 2011State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
February 4, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 4, 2011State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
September 9, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 6, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
March 31, 2008State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
March 31, 2008State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
March 31, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
May 4, 2007State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 10, 2006State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 8, 2006State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
September 8, 2006State Compliance Meeting conducted2 linked violations
June 27, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 22, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 12, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 20, 2002State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
April 8, 2002State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 22, 2002State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 10, 2001State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 13, 2001State Public Notification received1 linked violation
March 16, 2001State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 2, 2001State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 30, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 30, 2000State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 30, 2000State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
January 10, 1997State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 10, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 10, 1997State Public Notification requested1 linked violation

Contact

Watson City Council

3202698543

Watson, MN 56295-0007