Public water system · MN1420001
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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 | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-01-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
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 SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; 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.
Other water systems in Lyon County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia, City of | Lyon | 24,009 | Community | Surface water |
| Fernley Public Works | Lyon | 23,064 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dayton Valley Water System | Lyon | 16,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Marshall | Lyon | 13,890 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lyon County Water District | Lyon | 6,744 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Yerington City of | Lyon | 5,050 | Community | Groundwater |