Lancaster, MN · Kittson County
Lancaster Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Lancaster 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 Lancaster.
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)
- MN1350005
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 361
- Service connections
- 174
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Lancaster is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 361 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 2014 and 2022, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2022.
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 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule and the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
July 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014
Resolved
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Archived |
| July 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- April 26, 2022State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- April 26, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 5, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- October 28, 2014State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- October 22, 2014State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- September 30, 1982State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is Lancaster required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Lancaster 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 Lancaster’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Lancaster’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Lancaster have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Lancaster.
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
Lancaster City Council
2187626472
Lancaster, MN 56735