Hawley, MN · Clay County
Hawley Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Hawley 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 Hawley.
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)
- MN1140006
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 2,267
- Service connections
- 912
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Hawley is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,267 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2012, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2012.
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 Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 2012 – May 31, 2012
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2012 – May 31, 2012 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- June 22, 2012State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- June 22, 2012State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- June 12, 2012State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- July 24, 1996State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- December 15, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- May 15, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- May 15, 1991State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- May 15, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- May 1, 1990State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- September 30, 1985State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- September 30, 1984State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 30, 1983State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Hawley required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Hawley 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 Hawley’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Hawley’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Hawley have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Hawley.
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
Hawley City Council
Phone not on record
Hawley, MN 56549