Worthington, MN · Nobles County
Worthington Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Worthington 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 Worthington.
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)
- MN1530011
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 14,052
- Service connections
- 4,206
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
Worthington is one of 93 community water systems in Minnesota in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 14,052 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries in 2026, all of which EPA lists as closed.
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 (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026
Archived
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- March 24, 2026State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 19, 2026State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- March 19, 2026State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 19, 2026State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- March 19, 2026State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 30, 1981State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is Worthington required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Worthington 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 Worthington’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Worthington’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Worthington have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Worthington.
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
Water and Light Commission
5073728680
Worthington, MN 56187-0458