Public water system · MN1740005
ActiveMedford
Community water system in Steele County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,200
Service connections
500
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-10-28 | 02 | 4010 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2000-04-01 | 02 | 4000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1999-07-01 | 02 | 4010 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1994-07-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1994-04-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
Medford: frequently asked questions
Is Medford's water safe to drink?
Medford 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 Medford?
Medford (PWSID MN1740005) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Medford serve?
Medford reports serving 1,200 people through 500 service connections in Steele County, Minnesota.
Where does Medford get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Steele County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna | Steele | 26,430 | Community | Groundwater |
| Blooming Prairie | Steele | 1,987 | Community | Groundwater |
| Straight River Rest Area South Mndot | Steele | 1,893 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Straight River Rest Area North Mndot | Steele | 1,206 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Ellendale | Steele | 636 | Community | Groundwater |
| Finley City of | Steele | 445 | Community | Purchased groundwater |