Public water system · MN1350002
ActiveKarlstad
Community water system in Kittson County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
713
Service connections
331
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingInitial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu · code 51 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
All 5 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.
Karlstad: frequently asked questions
Is Karlstad's water safe to drink?
Karlstad 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 Karlstad?
Karlstad (PWSID MN1350002) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Karlstad serve?
Karlstad reports serving 713 people through 331 service connections in Kittson County, Minnesota.
Where does Karlstad get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Kittson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittson Marshall Water | Kittson | 2,752 | Community | Groundwater |
| Hallock | Kittson | 850 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Lancaster | Kittson | 361 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Kennedy | Kittson | 181 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Lake Bronson | Kittson | 168 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Lake Bronson State Park | Kittson | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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