Is Ruthton required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

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

Ruthton’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.

Ruthton, MN · Pipestone County

Ruthton Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

Ruthton 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 Ruthton.

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): MN1590007
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 220
Service connections: 169
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Ruthton is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 220 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

January 15, 2015State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
January 15, 2015State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
December 16, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
November 15, 2001State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 14, 2001State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 7, 2001State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 7, 2001State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
November 7, 2001State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
November 7, 2001State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 21, 1998State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 18, 1998State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
March 18, 1998State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
March 18, 1998State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
March 18, 1998State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 18, 1998State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 18, 1998State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
October 15, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 15, 1997State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 15, 1997State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
August 1, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
April 15, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 15, 1994State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
April 15, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 30, 1988State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1987State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1986State Technical Assistance Visitgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1986State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1986State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1984State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1984State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1982State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Common questions

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

Ruthton City Council

5076583902

Ruthton, MN 56170-0005