Medford, MN · Steele County
Medford Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Medford 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 Medford.
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)
- MN1740005
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,200
- Service connections
- 500
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Medford is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,200 people from groundwater.
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
Water Quality Parameter M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 | Water Quality Parameter M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- November 19, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 16, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- February 26, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- November 13, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- November 3, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- April 7, 2009State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed1 linked violation
- January 5, 2007State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- December 12, 2006State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 7, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued6 linked violations
- January 7, 2005State Technical Assistance Visit7 linked violations
- January 7, 2005State Public Notification requested5 linked violations
- April 8, 2003State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- October 30, 2002State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- November 30, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- June 2, 2000State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- September 1, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice5 linked violations
- July 15, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- July 15, 1994State Formal Notice of Violation issued4 linked violations
Common questions
Is Medford required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Medford 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 Medford’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Medford’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Medford have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Medford.
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
Medford City Council
5072737133
Medford, MN 55049