Hector, MN · Renville County
Hector Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Hector 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 Hector.
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)
- MN1650009
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,127
- Service connections
- 580
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Hector is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,127 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2006, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2006.
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 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
May 3, 2006 – August 2, 2006
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2006 – August 2, 2006 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- May 15, 2019State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- May 15, 2019State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- January 14, 2015State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- January 14, 2015State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- February 15, 2007State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- February 6, 2007State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 11, 2007State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 8, 2006State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- August 25, 2006State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- September 30, 1984State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 30, 1983State Violation/Reminder Notice5 linked violations
- September 30, 1983State Public Notification received4 linked violations
- September 30, 1982State Violation/Reminder Notice10 linked violations
Common questions
Is Hector required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Hector 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 Hector’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Hector’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Hector have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Hector.
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
Hector City Council
3208482122
Hector, MN 55342-0457