Bertha, MN · Todd County
Bertha Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Bertha 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 Bertha.
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)
- MN1770001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 557
- Service connections
- 210
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Bertha is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 557 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries in 2025, 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 Lead and Copper Rule and the Consumer Confidence Rule.
Violation history
Notification, Known or Potential LSL
—LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
July 2, 2025 – December 18, 2024
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2025 – July 28, 2025
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 – December 18, 2024 | Notification, Known or Potential LSL | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 – July 28, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- July 28, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- July 28, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 31, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- December 18, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 30, 1987State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- September 30, 1984State Compliance achieved13 linked violations
Common questions
Is Bertha required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Bertha 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 Bertha’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Bertha’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Bertha have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Bertha.
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
Bertha City Council
2189244454
Bertha, MN 56437