Public water system · MN1370003
ActiveDawson
Community water system in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,466
Service connections
762
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-11-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1997-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1992-02-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
All 5 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.
Dawson: frequently asked questions
Is Dawson's water safe to drink?
Dawson 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 Dawson?
Dawson (PWSID MN1370003) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Dawson serve?
Dawson reports serving 1,466 people through 762 service connections in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.
Where does Dawson get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Lac qui Parle County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | Lac qui Parle | 1,511 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lac Qui Parle Valley School | Lac qui Parle | 800 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Our Savior'S Lutheran of Baxter | Lac qui Parle | 300 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| St. Joseph Catholic Church | Lac qui Parle | 225 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Lac Qui Parle State Park | Lac qui Parle | 195 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Borgund Lutheran Church | Lac qui Parle | 175 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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