Lowry, MN · Pope County
Lowry Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Lowry 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 Lowry.
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)
- MN1610007
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 333
- Service connections
- 160
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Lowry is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 333 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2009, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2009.
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 inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedArsenic
May 11, 2009 – September 30, 2014
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2009 – September 30, 2014 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Arsenic | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- July 14, 2017State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- March 11, 2014State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- April 17, 2012State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- January 20, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 10, 2009State Public Notification received3 linked violations
- November 17, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- October 6, 2009State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed1 linked violation
- June 26, 2009State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- June 12, 2009State Compliance Meeting conducted4 linked violations
Common questions
Is Lowry required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Lowry 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 Lowry’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Lowry’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Lowry have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Lowry.
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
Lowry City Council
3202835411
Lowry, MN 56349