Gary, MN · Norman County
Gary Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Gary 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 1 open health-based violation for Gary.
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)
- MN1540010
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 226
- Service connections
- 110
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Gary is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 226 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2022, of which 1 health-based item remains open.
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
Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator
Health-basedStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
July 1, 2022
Unaddressed
Unaddressed no corrective action on record yet
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2022 | Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed |
Unaddressed no corrective action on record yet
Enforcement actions
- September 28, 2022State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Gary required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Gary 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 Gary’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Gary’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Gary have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 open health-based violation for Gary.
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
Gary City Council
2183568600
Gary, MN 56545