Buhl, MN · St. Louis County
Buhl Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Buhl 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 Buhl.
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)
- MN1690006
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,000
- Service connections
- 495
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Buhl is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,000 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 2013 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 3, 2 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Lead and Copper Rule and the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Notification, Known or Potential LSL
—LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
July 2, 2025 – December 2, 2025
ResolvedLead Consumer Notice
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2021 – June 23, 2021
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
October 1, 2013 – November 25, 2013
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 – December 2, 2025 | Notification, Known or Potential LSL | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – June 23, 2021 | Lead Consumer Notice | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2013 – November 25, 2013 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- December 2, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 28, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 31, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- June 23, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- June 16, 2021State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- May 12, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- May 12, 2014State Compliance Meeting conducted3 linked violations
- May 12, 2014State Technical Assistance Visit2 linked violations
- November 25, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 19, 2013State Public Notification received3 linked violations
- November 8, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- November 8, 2013State Compliance Meeting conducted2 linked violations
- November 8, 2013State Technical Assistance Visit2 linked violations
- November 8, 2013State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- July 15, 1992State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- July 15, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- July 15, 1992State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- September 30, 1988State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1986State Compliance achievedgeneral 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, 1985State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1985State 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, 1983State 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
- September 30, 1981State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is Buhl required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Buhl 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 Buhl’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Buhl’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Buhl have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Buhl.
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
Buhl City Council
2182583226
Buhl, MN 55713