Dexter, MN · Mower County
Dexter Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Dexter 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 Dexter.
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)
- MN1500006
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 338
- Service connections
- 150
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Dexter is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 338 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2006, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2006.
All 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 Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2006 – September 30, 2006
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2006 – September 30, 2006 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- October 23, 2006State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- May 15, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- April 12, 2006State Formal Notice of Violation issued17 linked violations
- April 12, 2006State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- October 17, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 12, 2005State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 12, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- September 27, 2005State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- September 14, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- May 31, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- April 26, 1995State Public Notification requested5 linked violations
- April 26, 1995State Formal Notice of Violation issued8 linked violations
Common questions
Is Dexter required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Dexter 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 Dexter’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Dexter’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Dexter have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Dexter.
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
Dexter City Council
5075846821
Dexter, MN 55926-0208