Is Dawson required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. Dawson 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 Dawson’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

Dawson’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.

Dawson, MN · Lac qui Parle County

Dawson Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

Dawson 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 Dawson.

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): MN1370003
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,466
Service connections: 762
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Dawson is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,466 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries in 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.

All 2 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 Total Coliform Rules and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.

Violation history

Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025
Resolved
Monitoring 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
May 1, 2025 – May 31, 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

August 13, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 25, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 25, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 25, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 25, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
June 25, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 25, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
June 11, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 24, 1998State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
November 19, 1998State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
November 19, 1998State Boil Water Order2 linked violations
November 19, 1998State Technical Assistance Visit2 linked violations
February 15, 1997State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 15, 1997State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
February 15, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 15, 1992State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 15, 1992State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
September 30, 1985State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1985State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 30, 1984State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Common questions

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

Dawson City Council

3207692154

Dawson, MN 56232