St. Augusta, MN · Stearns County
Saint Augusta Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Saint Augusta 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 Saint Augusta.
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)
- MN1730063
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,425
- Service connections
- 547
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
Saint Augusta is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,425 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.
All 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 Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
Notification, Known or Potential LSL
—LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
July 2, 2025 – November 20, 2024
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 – November 20, 2024 | Notification, Known or Potential LSL | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- January 31, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- November 20, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 22, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 24, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- October 6, 2011State Compliance Meeting conducted2 linked violations
Common questions
Is Saint Augusta required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Saint Augusta 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 Saint Augusta’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Saint Augusta’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Saint Augusta have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Saint Augusta.
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
Saint Augusta City Council
3206540387
St. Augusta, MN 56301-7706