Cold Spring, MN · Stearns County
Cold Spring Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring.
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)
- MN1730006
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 4,201
- Service connections
- 1,684
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Cold Spring is one of 90 community water systems in Minnesota in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 4,201 people from groundwater.
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
- December 2, 2004State Public Notification received3 linked violations
- November 27, 2004State no additional Formal Action needed3 linked violations
- November 8, 2004State Compliance Meeting conducted2 linked violations
- November 8, 2004State Technical Assistance Visit2 linked violations
- September 22, 2004State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed4 linked violations
- September 17, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 23, 2004State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 4, 2004State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- August 4, 2004State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- August 4, 2004State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- August 4, 2004State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- June 24, 2004State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- June 14, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- June 11, 2004State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
- June 11, 2004State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- June 11, 2004State Compliance Meeting conducted2 linked violations
- May 4, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- April 13, 2004State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- March 24, 2004State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 24, 2004State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- March 24, 2004State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- March 24, 2004State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 2, 2004State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- December 11, 2003State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 17, 2003State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- November 17, 2003State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- November 17, 2003State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- November 17, 2003State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- October 13, 2003State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- November 20, 2002State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- October 22, 2002State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 15, 2002State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 15, 2002State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- October 15, 2002State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 15, 2002State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- December 1, 2000State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- November 25, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 21, 2000State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- November 21, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- November 21, 2000State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- November 21, 2000State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- October 1, 1996State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- August 21, 1996State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- November 15, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- November 15, 1994State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- January 15, 1993State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 15, 1992State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- December 15, 1992State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- December 15, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 15, 1992State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- December 15, 1992State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
- December 15, 1992State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 15, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued5 linked violations
- November 15, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- July 1, 1990State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- July 1, 1990State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Cold Spring required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Cold Spring’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Cold Spring have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Cold Spring.
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
Cold Spring City Council
3206853653
Cold Spring, MN 56320