Public water system · MN1660002
ActiveFaribault
Community water system in Rice County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
23,718
Service connections
7,652
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
Faribault: frequently asked questions
Is Faribault's water safe to drink?
Faribault is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MN state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Faribault?
Faribault (PWSID MN1660002) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Faribault serve?
Faribault reports serving 23,718 people through 7,652 service connections in Rice County, Minnesota.
Where does Faribault get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Rice County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | Rice | 20,790 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lonsdale | Rice | 3,913 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lyons, City of | Rice | 3,556 | Community | Groundwater |
| Flying J #576 | Rice | 2,500 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Carleton College | Rice | 2,485 | Community | Groundwater |
| Sterling, City of | Rice | 2,318 | Community | Groundwater |