Stephen, MN · Marshall County
Stephen Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Stephen 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 Stephen.
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)
- MN1450009
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 568
- Service connections
- 315
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Stephen is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 568 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries in 2012, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2012.
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)
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- February 5, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- April 2, 2010State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- February 24, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- February 24, 2010State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- January 4, 2010State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- January 15, 1997State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- January 15, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- December 15, 1996State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- December 15, 1996State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 15, 1996State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Stephen required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Stephen 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 Stephen’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Stephen’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Stephen have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Stephen.
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
Stephen City Council
2184783614
Stephen, MN 56757