Public water system · MN1360001
ActiveBig Falls
Community water system in Koochiching County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
192
Service connections
106
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-10-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-02-22 | 02 | 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1999-01-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1994-07-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1993-01-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Archived |
| 1992-10-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
Big Falls: frequently asked questions
Is Big Falls's water safe to drink?
Big Falls 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 Big Falls?
Big Falls (PWSID MN1360001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Big Falls serve?
Big Falls reports serving 192 people through 106 service connections in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
Where does Big Falls get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Koochiching County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Falls | Koochiching | 5,637 | Community | Surface water |
| Ranier | Koochiching | 565 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Littlefork | Koochiching | 542 | Community | Groundwater |
| Y Knot Quick Stop | Koochiching | 500 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Sha Sha Resort | Koochiching | 300 | Transient non-community | Surface water |
| Camp Kooch-I-Ching | Koochiching | 200 | Transient non-community | Surface water |