Battle Lake, MN · Otter Tail County
Battle Lake Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Battle Lake 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 Battle Lake.
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)
- MN1560001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 918
- Service connections
- 469
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Battle Lake is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 918 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- November 8, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- November 8, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 24, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 20, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 26, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- December 22, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 10, 2014State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- December 10, 2014State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- December 10, 2014State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- December 10, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- February 2, 1994State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
- November 18, 1993State Compliance Meeting conducted3 linked violations
Common questions
Is Battle Lake required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Battle Lake 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 Battle Lake’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Battle Lake’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Battle Lake have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Battle Lake.
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
Battle Lake City Council
2188640424
Battle Lake, MN 56515