Public water system · MN1560014
ActiveFergus Falls
At a glance
Fergus Falls (PWSID MN1560014) is an active community water system in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reports serving 14,194 people through 5,113 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, 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
14,194
Service connections
5,113
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Fergus Falls compare with other water systems in Otter Tail County?
By EPA's size categories, Fergus Falls is a large system (10,001 to 100,000 people). Otter Tail County has 270 active public water systems, and Fergus Falls is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 87 times the county average of 164 people per system, and accounts for 32% of the 44,181 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 Fergus Falls is about twice 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. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 61 Minnesota systems (0.9%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Fergus Falls?
EPA lists Fergus Falls 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. 27 of the 270 active systems in Otter Tail County (10%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Fergus Falls: frequently asked questions
Who runs Fergus Falls?
Fergus Falls (PWSID MN1560014) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Fergus Falls serve?
Fergus Falls reports serving 14,194 people through 5,113 service connections in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
Where does Fergus Falls get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Fergus Falls have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Fergus Falls' 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 Fergus Falls' water quality report?
As a community water system, Fergus Falls 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 Otter Tail County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perham | Otter Tail | 3,421 | Community | Groundwater |
| Pelican Rapids | Otter Tail | 2,577 | Community | Groundwater |
| New York Mills | Otter Tail | 1,287 | Community | Groundwater |
| Parkers Prairie | Otter Tail | 1,023 | Community | Groundwater |
| Battle Lake | Otter Tail | 918 | Community | Groundwater |
| Henning | Otter Tail | 851 | 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, “Fergus Falls, PWSID MN1560014, Minnesota”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/minnesota/fergus-falls-mn1560014 (data as of October 1, 2026).