Orono, MN · Hennepin County
Orono Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Orono 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 Orono.
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)
- MN1270041
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 3,062
- Service connections
- 1,047
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Orono is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 3,062 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2020, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2020.
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
Lead Consumer Notice
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2020 – March 29, 2021
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2020 – March 29, 2021 | Lead Consumer Notice | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- October 27, 1998State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- October 27, 1998State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 27, 1998State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- September 30, 1989State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is Orono required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Orono 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 Orono’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Orono’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Orono have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Orono.
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
Orono City Council
9522494605
Orono, MN 55356