Wadena, MN · Wadena County
Wadena Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Wadena 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 Wadena.
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)
- MN1800004
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 4,332
- Service connections
- 1,841
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Wadena is one of 90 community water systems in Minnesota in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 4,332 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
- October 21, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 16, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Wadena required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Wadena 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 Wadena’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Wadena’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Wadena have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Wadena.
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
Wadena City Council
2186317077
Wadena, MN 56482-0030