Cottonwood, MN · Lyon County
Cottonwood Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood.
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)
- MN1420002
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,212
- Service connections
- 679
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Cottonwood is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,212 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
- December 1, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued4 linked violations
- December 1, 2014State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
- November 6, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 10, 2002State Formal Notice of Violation issued4 linked violations
- January 10, 2001State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- October 15, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- October 15, 1993State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
- May 15, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice5 linked violations
- August 15, 1992State Formal Notice of Violation issued4 linked violations
Common questions
Is Cottonwood required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Cottonwood’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Cottonwood have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Cottonwood.
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
Cottonwood City Council
5074236488
Cottonwood, MN 56229