Is Deer River required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. Deer River 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 Deer River’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

Deer River’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

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.

Deer River, MN · Itasca County

Deer River Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

Deer River 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 Deer River.

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): MN1310007
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 942
Service connections: 365
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Deer River is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 942 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

February 26, 2001State Public Notification received1 linked violation
February 5, 2001State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 2, 2001State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
February 2, 2001State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 2, 2001State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 2, 2001State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
November 20, 1998State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 12, 1998State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
November 12, 1998State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 12, 1998State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
November 12, 1998State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
November 12, 1998State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 12, 1998State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 12, 1997State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 3, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 3, 1997State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
November 3, 1997State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
November 3, 1997State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 3, 1997State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 3, 1997State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
April 15, 1994State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
April 15, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
April 15, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 30, 1981State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Common questions

Is Deer River required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. Deer River 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 Deer River’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: Deer River’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Deer River have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Deer River.
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

Deer River City Council

2182468195

Deer River, MN 56636-0070