Public water system · MN1480014
ActiveForeston
Community water system in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
340
Service connections
134
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | ReportingNotification, Known or Potential LSL · code 4H | Lead and Copper Rule Revisionscode 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
All 2 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.
Foreston: frequently asked questions
Is Foreston's water safe to drink?
Foreston 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; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Foreston?
Foreston (PWSID MN1480014) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Foreston serve?
Foreston reports serving 340 people through 134 service connections in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
Where does Foreston get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Mille Lacs County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | Mille Lacs | 5,421 | Community | Groundwater |
| Milaca | Mille Lacs | 3,043 | Community | Groundwater |
| New Life Christian Center | Mille Lacs | 1,000 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Onamia | Mille Lacs | 831 | Community | Groundwater |
| Isle | Mille Lacs | 820 | Community | Groundwater |
| Broberg'S Country Store | Mille Lacs | 500 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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