Albany, MN · Stearns County
Albany Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Albany 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 Albany.
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)
- MN1730001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 2,805
- Service connections
- 987
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Albany is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,805 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries between 2006 and 2026, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 2, 1 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 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule and inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedArsenic
January 23, 2006 – October 16, 2007
Resolved
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Archived |
| January 23, 2006 – October 16, 2007 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Arsenic | Health-based | Resolved |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- January 30, 2026State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 30, 2026State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 16, 2007State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- December 26, 2006State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- November 14, 2006State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- May 25, 2006State Public Notification received4 linked violations
- February 21, 2006State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- February 8, 2006State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed1 linked violation
- January 24, 2006State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 24, 2006State Compliance Meeting conducted3 linked violations
- January 24, 2006State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- September 30, 1985State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
Common questions
Is Albany required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Albany 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 Albany’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Albany’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Albany have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Albany.
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
Albany City Council
3208454244
Albany, MN 56307