Public water system · MN1260005
ActiveHerman
Community water system in Grant County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
386
Service connections
236
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingWater Quality Parameter M/R · code 53 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-11-02 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Arseniccode 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2001-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingWater Quality Parameter M/R · code 53 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2000-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingWater Quality Parameter M/R · code 53 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Archived |
| 1999-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1992-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
All 8 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.
Herman: frequently asked questions
Is Herman's water safe to drink?
Herman 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 Herman?
Herman (PWSID MN1260005) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Herman serve?
Herman reports serving 386 people through 236 service connections in Grant County, Minnesota.
Where does Herman get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Grant County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Lake | Grant | 1,285 | Community | Groundwater |
| Hoffman | Grant | 703 | Community | Groundwater |
| Ashby | Grant | 472 | Community | Groundwater |
| Barrett | Grant | 374 | Community | Groundwater |
| Destiny Church | Grant | 200 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Wendell | Grant | 167 | Community | Groundwater |
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