Tower, MN · St. Louis County
Breitung Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Breitung 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 Breitung.
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)
- MN1690045
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 446
- Service connections
- 248
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Breitung is one of 739 community water systems in Minnesota in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 446 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2015, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2015.
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 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- June 8, 2017State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- May 20, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- March 4, 2016State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- February 1, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- February 1, 2016State Compliance Meeting conducted3 linked violations
- February 1, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 15, 2000State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- January 15, 2000State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Breitung required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Breitung 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 Breitung’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Breitung’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Breitung have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Breitung.
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
Tower/Breitung Wastewater Board
2187538900
Tower, MN 55790