Pipestone, MN · Pipestone County
Pipestone Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Pipestone 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 Pipestone.
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)
- MN1590005
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 4,273
- Service connections
- 1,958
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Pipestone is one of 90 community water systems in Minnesota in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 4,273 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2008, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2008.
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 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedGross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2014
Archived
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2014 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Health-based | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- October 29, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- April 1, 2009State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
- January 6, 2009State Compliance Meeting conducted4 linked violations
- June 15, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- June 15, 1993State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- June 15, 1993State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Pipestone required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Pipestone 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 Pipestone’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Pipestone’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Pipestone have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Pipestone.
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
Pipestone City Council
5078253324
Pipestone, MN 56164