Biwabik, MN · St. Louis County
Biwabik Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Biwabik 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 Biwabik.
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)
- MN1690004
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 975
- Service connections
- 663
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
Biwabik is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 975 people from surface water.
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
- August 1, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- June 28, 2019State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
- May 28, 2019State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- April 29, 2019State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- April 29, 2019State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 15, 1997State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 15, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 15, 1997State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- May 1, 1990State 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
Common questions
Is Biwabik required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Biwabik 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 Biwabik’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Biwabik’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Biwabik have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Biwabik.
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
Biwabik City Council
2188654183
Biwabik, MN 55708