Brainerd, MN · Crow Wing County
Brainerd Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Brainerd 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 Brainerd.
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)
- MN1180002
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 14,670
- Service connections
- 5,149
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Brainerd is one of 93 community water systems in Minnesota in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 14,670 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
- October 22, 2009State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- October 12, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 24, 2009State Compliance Meeting conducted3 linked violations
- September 30, 1987State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- September 30, 1987State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Brainerd required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Brainerd 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 Brainerd’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Brainerd’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Brainerd have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Brainerd.
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
Brainerd Public Utilities Commission
2188253237
Brainerd, MN 56401