Russell, MN · Lyon County
Russell Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Russell 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 Russell.
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)
- MN1420008
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 338
- Service connections
- 192
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Russell is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 338 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries in 2014, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2014.
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 Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- September 6, 2016State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- September 1, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- September 1, 2016State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- July 19, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- August 21, 2014State Public Notification received15 linked violations
- July 30, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- July 30, 2014State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- July 9, 2014State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- June 9, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 30, 1987State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Russell required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Russell 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 Russell’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Russell’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Russell have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Russell.
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
Russell City Council
5078234366
Russell, MN 56169