Ellendale, MN · Steele County
Ellendale Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Ellendale 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 Ellendale.
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)
- MN1740003
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 636
- Service connections
- 316
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Ellendale is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 636 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
No enforcement actions on record for this system.
Common questions
Is Ellendale required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Ellendale 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 Ellendale’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Ellendale’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Ellendale have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Ellendale.
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
Ellendale City Council
5076842681
Ellendale, MN 56026