Public water system · MN1420001
ActiveBalaton
Community water system in Lyon County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
639
Service connections
318
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitratecode 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
All 2 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.
Balaton: frequently asked questions
Is Balaton's water safe to drink?
Balaton 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 Balaton?
Balaton (PWSID MN1420001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Balaton serve?
Balaton reports serving 639 people through 318 service connections in Lyon County, Minnesota.
Where does Balaton get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
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