Public water system · MN1600010
ActiveFosston
Community water system in Polk County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,385
Service connections
672
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1999-02-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
Fosston: frequently asked questions
Is Fosston's water safe to drink?
Fosston 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 Fosston?
Fosston (PWSID MN1600010) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Fosston serve?
Fosston reports serving 1,385 people through 672 service connections in Polk County, Minnesota.
Where does Fosston get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Polk County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Water Works | Polk | 246,055 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lakeland, City of | Polk | 193,297 | Community | Groundwater |
| Winter Haven Water Department | Polk | 87,537 | Community | Groundwater |
| Ankeny, City of | Polk | 76,207 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| West Des Moines Water Works | Polk | 73,959 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Northeast | Polk | 60,557 | Community | Groundwater |