Pierz, MN · Morrison County
Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District 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 Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District.
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)
- MN1490004
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,531
- Service connections
- 627
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,531 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 2007 and 2021, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2021.
All 3 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 (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
July 1, 2021 – August 19, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2007 – November 30, 2007
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 – August 19, 2021 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
| November 1, 2007 – November 30, 2007 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- August 31, 2021State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- August 31, 2021State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- August 31, 2021State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- August 31, 2021State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- August 19, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 19, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- February 5, 2008State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- January 14, 2008State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- March 15, 1998State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- March 15, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice7 linked violations
- February 15, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice7 linked violations
Common questions
Is Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District 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 Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District.
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
Rich Prairie Board of Commissioners
Phone not on record
Pierz, MN 56364