Alden, MN · Freeborn County
Alden Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Alden 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 Alden.
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)
- MN1240004
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 661
- Service connections
- 320
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Alden is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 661 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries in 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 3, 2 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 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule and the Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
Public Education
Health-basedLead and Copper Rule
December 22, 2024 – January 29, 2025
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2024 – January 29, 2025 | Public Education | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- January 29, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 31, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 30, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 30, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 25, 2024State Lead Public Notice Receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- October 23, 2024State Lead Public Notice Requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- May 7, 2024State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 18, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- March 18, 2024State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
Common questions
Is Alden required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Alden 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 Alden’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Alden’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Alden have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Alden.
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
Alden City Council
5078743620
Alden, MN 56009