Public water system · MN1460003
ActiveFairmont
Community water system in Martin County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
10,328
Service connections
4,425
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Nitratecode 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Chloritecode 1009 | Yes | Archived |
| 2010-10-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1997-03-01 | 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.
Fairmont: frequently asked questions
Is Fairmont's water safe to drink?
Fairmont 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 Fairmont?
Fairmont (PWSID MN1460003) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Fairmont serve?
Fairmont reports serving 10,328 people through 4,425 service connections in Martin County, Minnesota.
Where does Fairmont get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
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