Public water system · MN1430002
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At a glance
Brownton (PWSID MN1430002) is an active community water system in McLeod County, Minnesota. It reports serving 722 people through 323 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
722
Service connections
323
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Brownton compare with other water systems in McLeod County?
By EPA's size categories, Brownton is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). McLeod County has 39 active public water systems. Its population served is roughly in line with the county average of 799 people per system, and accounts for 2.3% of the 31,157 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Minnesota, the 6,465 active systems average 820 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Brownton is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Minnesota has 987 active community water systems, 15% of the state's 6,465 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 6,261 Minnesota systems (97%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Brownton?
EPA lists Brownton as owned by a local government. The MN state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 11 of the 39 active systems in McLeod County (28%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Brownton have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Brownton. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Brownton: frequently asked questions
Who runs Brownton?
Brownton (PWSID MN1430002) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Brownton serve?
Brownton reports serving 722 people through 323 service connections in McLeod County, Minnesota.
Where does Brownton get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Brownton have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Brownton's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the MN state drinking water program.
Where can I find Brownton's water quality report?
As a community water system, Brownton must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in McLeod County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson | McLeod | 14,900 | Community | Groundwater |
| Glencoe | McLeod | 5,676 | Community | Groundwater |
| Winsted | McLeod | 2,226 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lester Prairie | McLeod | 1,904 | Community | Groundwater |
| Seneca Foods Corporation | McLeod | 900 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Silver Lake | McLeod | 850 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Brownton, PWSID MN1430002, Minnesota”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/minnesota/brownton-mn1430002 (data as of October 1, 2026).