Baxter, MN · Crow Wing County
Baxter Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Baxter 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 Baxter.
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)
- MN1180027
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 9,341
- Service connections
- 2,843
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Baxter is one of 90 community water systems in Minnesota in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 9,341 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2016, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2016.
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 Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
Water Quality Parameter M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2016 – April 19, 2016
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2016 – April 19, 2016 | Water Quality Parameter M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- September 1, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- April 19, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 18, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
Common questions
Is Baxter required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Baxter 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 Baxter’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Baxter’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Baxter have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Baxter.
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
Baxter City Council
2184545100
Baxter, MN 56425