Okabena, MN · Jackson County
Okabena Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Okabena 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 Okabena.
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)
- MN1320005
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 188
- Service connections
- 108
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Okabena is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 188 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries in 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.
All 3 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, the Total Coliform Rules, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Notification, Known or Potential LSL
—LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
July 2, 2025 – January 9, 2026
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 – January 9, 2026 | Notification, Known or Potential LSL | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- January 9, 2026State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 5, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 5, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 28, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- July 11, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- July 11, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- July 11, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- July 11, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- June 5, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 31, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Okabena required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Okabena 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 Okabena’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Okabena’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Okabena have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Okabena.
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
Okabena City Council
5078534500
Okabena, MN 56161-0008