Public water system · MN1180002
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Community water system in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
14,670
Service connections
5,149
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
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.
Brainerd: frequently asked questions
Is Brainerd's water safe to drink?
Brainerd 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, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Brainerd?
Brainerd (PWSID MN1180002) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Brainerd serve?
Brainerd reports serving 14,670 people through 5,149 service connections in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
Where does Brainerd get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Crow Wing County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter | Crow Wing | 9,341 | Community | Groundwater |
| Crosby | Crow Wing | 2,377 | Community | Groundwater |
| Pequot Lakes | Crow Wing | 1,200 | Community | Groundwater |
| Goodwill Crosslake | Crow Wing | 900 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| North Central Speedway | Crow Wing | 900 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Holiday Gas Station - Crosslake | Crow Wing | 900 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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