Is Dalton required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. Dalton 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 Dalton’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

Dalton’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

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.

Dalton, MN · Otter Tail County

Dalton Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

Dalton 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 Dalton.

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): MN1560008
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 209
Service connections: 134
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Dalton is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 209 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries between 2019 and 2022, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2022.

Of the 2, 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 Lead and Copper Rule and inorganic chemicals.

Violation history

Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2022 – September 11, 2023
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Arsenic
January 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
October 1, 2022 – September 11, 2023	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic	Health-based	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

September 11, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 22, 2022State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 5, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 18, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
April 29, 2019State Public Notification received2 linked violations
April 19, 2019State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
March 11, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 5, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 11, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 14, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 6, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 16, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 4, 2008State Public Notification received4 linked violations
August 28, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 20, 2008State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
August 6, 2008State Technical Assistance Visit2 linked violations
April 8, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 17, 2007State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed1 linked violation
June 7, 2007State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 11, 2006State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed71 linked violations
November 17, 2006State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
May 15, 1991State Public Notification requested3 linked violations

Common questions

Is Dalton required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. Dalton 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 Dalton’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: Dalton’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Dalton have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Dalton.
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

Dalton City Council

2185898734

Dalton, MN 56324