Alvarado, MN · Marshall County
Alvarado Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Alvarado 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 Alvarado.
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)
- MN1450001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 377
- Service connections
- 151
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Alvarado is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 377 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2014, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2014.
None of the 1 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
October 1, 2014 – October 20, 2014
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2014 – October 20, 2014 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- October 27, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- October 20, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 15, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 15, 2014State Compliance Meeting conducted3 linked violations
- October 15, 2014State Technical Assistance Visit2 linked violations
- October 15, 2014State Public Notification requested6 linked violations
Common questions
Is Alvarado required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Alvarado 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 Alvarado’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Alvarado’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Alvarado have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Alvarado.
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
Alvarado City Council
2189654911
Alvarado, MN 56710-0395