Fairmont, MN · Martin County
Fairmont Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Fairmont 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 Fairmont.
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)
- MN1460003
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 10,328
- Service connections
- 4,425
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
Fairmont is one of 93 community water systems in Minnesota in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 10,328 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2013, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2013.
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 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedChlorite
October 1, 2013 – October 31, 2013
Archived
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 – October 31, 2013 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Chlorite | Health-based | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- September 15, 2021State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 15, 2021State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- September 15, 2021State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- May 26, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- May 20, 2016State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- May 20, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- May 20, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 12, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- January 10, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 24, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- November 24, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 30, 1985State Compliance achieved12 linked violations
Common questions
Is Fairmont required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Fairmont 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 Fairmont’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Fairmont’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Fairmont have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Fairmont.
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
Fairmont Public Utilities Commission
5072389461
Fairmont, MN 56031