Verndale, MN · Wadena County
Verndale Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Verndale 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 Verndale.
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)
- MN1800003
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 506
- Service connections
- 235
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Verndale is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 506 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
- June 12, 2017State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- June 12, 2017State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- May 16, 2017State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- May 16, 2017State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- May 16, 2017State Compliance Meeting conducted1 linked violation
- December 10, 2002State Public Notification received3 linked violations
- November 26, 2002State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
Common questions
Is Verndale required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Verndale 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 Verndale’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Verndale’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Verndale have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Verndale.
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
Verndale City Council
2184455400
Verndale, MN 56481