Albert Lea, MN · Freeborn County
Albert Lea Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea.
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)
- MN1240001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 18,492
- Service connections
- 7,108
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Albert Lea is one of 93 community water systems in Minnesota in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 18,492 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
No enforcement actions on record for this system.
Common questions
Is Albert Lea required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Albert Lea’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Albert Lea have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Albert Lea.
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
Albert Lea City Council
5073774335
Albert Lea, MN 56007