Public water system · MN1780001
ActiveBrowns Valley
Community water system in Traverse County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
566
Service connections
203
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2001-05-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2000-12-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1999-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
All 4 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.
Browns Valley: frequently asked questions
Is Browns Valley's water safe to drink?
Browns Valley 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 Browns Valley?
Browns Valley (PWSID MN1780001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Browns Valley serve?
Browns Valley reports serving 566 people through 203 service connections in Traverse County, Minnesota.
Where does Browns Valley get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Traverse County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | Traverse | 1,465 | Community | Groundwater |
| Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church | Traverse | 100 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Dumont | Traverse | 75 | Community | Groundwater |
| Tintah | Traverse | 68 | Community | Groundwater |
| Immanual Lutheran Church | Traverse | 60 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Dollymount Dairy | Traverse | 36 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
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