Shafer, MN · Chisago County
Shafer Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Shafer 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 Shafer.
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)
- MN1130014
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,165
- Service connections
- 449
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Shafer is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,165 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
- August 24, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 24, 2000State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 18, 2000State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- August 18, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- August 18, 2000State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- August 18, 2000State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- August 8, 1997State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 1, 1997State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- August 1, 1997State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
- August 1, 1997State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- August 1, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- August 1, 1997State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- August 1, 1997State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- December 31, 1989State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1987State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1982State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1982State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is Shafer required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Shafer 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 Shafer’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Shafer’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Shafer have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Shafer.
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
Shafer City Council
6512574726
Shafer, MN 55074-0205