Birchwood, MN · Washington County
Birchwood Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Birchwood 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 Birchwood.
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)
- MN1820003
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 864
- Service connections
- 354
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Birchwood is one of 330 community water systems in Minnesota in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 864 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
- March 22, 2011State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- February 16, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- February 16, 2011State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- November 8, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 21, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
- October 21, 2010State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- October 4, 2002State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- September 24, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 27, 1995State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- November 1, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- July 15, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- July 15, 1993State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- September 15, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- September 30, 1989State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1986State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 30, 1984State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1983State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- September 30, 1982State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1981State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
Common questions
Is Birchwood required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Birchwood 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 Birchwood’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Birchwood’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Birchwood have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Birchwood.
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
Birchwood City Council
6514263403
Birchwood, MN 55110