Taunton, MN · Lyon County
Taunton Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Taunton 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 Taunton.
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)
- MN1420009
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 135
- Service connections
- 83
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Taunton is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 135 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 1994, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1994.
All 1 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 inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Monitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
Archived
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- April 26, 1995State Public Notification requested6 linked violations
- September 30, 1984State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
Common questions
Is Taunton required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Taunton 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 Taunton’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Taunton’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Taunton have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Taunton.
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
Taunton City Council
5078725950
Taunton, MN 56291