Karlstad, MN · Kittson County
Karlstad Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Karlstad 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 Karlstad.
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)
- MN1350002
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 713
- Service connections
- 331
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Karlstad is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 713 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 6, 2019State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- January 22, 2019State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- January 22, 2019State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- January 18, 2018State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- January 18, 2018State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- January 16, 2018State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- August 23, 1994State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 1, 1994State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- June 1, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- May 1, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 30, 1982State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is Karlstad required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Karlstad 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 Karlstad’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Karlstad’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Karlstad have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Karlstad.
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
Karlstad City Council
2184362178
Karlstad, MN 56732