Ghent, MN · Lyon County
Ghent Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Ghent 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 Ghent.
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)
- MN1420004
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 370
- Service connections
- 159
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Ghent is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 370 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 1, 2012State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- February 1, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 9, 2012State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- November 10, 2005State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- October 31, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 12, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 12, 2005State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 14, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- April 15, 1994State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
- January 15, 1992State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
Common questions
Is Ghent required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Ghent 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 Ghent’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Ghent’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Ghent have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Ghent.
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
Ghent City Council
5074283214
Ghent, MN 56239