Balaton, MN · Lyon County
Balaton Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Balaton 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 Balaton.
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)
- MN1420001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 639
- Service connections
- 318
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Balaton is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 639 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 3, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 20, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 20, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Balaton required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Balaton 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 Balaton’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Balaton’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Balaton have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Balaton.
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
Balaton City Council
5077344711
Balaton, MN 56115