St. James, MN · Watonwan County
Saint James Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
Saint James 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 Saint James.
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)
- MN1830006
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 4,611
- Service connections
- 1,826
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Saint James is one of 90 community water systems in Minnesota in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 4,611 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
- November 15, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- November 15, 1991State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- November 15, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- September 30, 1985State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1985State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1982State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is Saint James required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. Saint James 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 Saint James’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- Saint James’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does Saint James have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for Saint James.
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
St. James City Council
5073753241
St. James, MN 56081-0070