Public water system · MN1540001
ActiveAda
Community water system in Norman County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,725
Service connections
839
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingWater Quality Parameter M/R · code 53 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-09-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-08-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1998-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
All 7 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Ada: frequently asked questions
Is Ada's water safe to drink?
Ada is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MN state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Ada?
Ada (PWSID MN1540001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Ada serve?
Ada reports serving 1,725 people through 839 service connections in Norman County, Minnesota.
Where does Ada get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Norman County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Valley | Norman | 707 | Community | Groundwater |
| Halstad | Norman | 548 | Community | Groundwater |
| Hendrum | Norman | 285 | Community | Groundwater |
| Gary | Norman | 226 | Community | Groundwater |
| Shelly | Norman | 174 | Community | Groundwater |
| Ness Lutheran Church | Norman | 120 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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