Dunnell, MN · Martin County
Dunnell Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Dunnell 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 Dunnell.
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)
- MN1460002
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 167
- Service connections
- 88
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Dunnell is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 167 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries between 2020 and 2021, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2021.
Of the 2, 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 the Lead and Copper Rule and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Lead Consumer Notice
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2021 – May 12, 2021
ResolvedTreatment Technique No Certif. Operator
Health-basedStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
January 1, 2020 – March 7, 2020
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2021 – May 12, 2021 | Lead Consumer Notice | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – March 7, 2020 | Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- May 12, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 7, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 4, 2020State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Dunnell required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Dunnell 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 Dunnell’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Dunnell’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Dunnell have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Dunnell.
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
Dunnell City Council
5076952942
Dunnell, MN 56127-0094