Public water system · MN1660010
ActiveNorthfield
Community water system in Rice County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
20,790
Service connections
5,412
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-03-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1992-10-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
Northfield: frequently asked questions
Is Northfield's water safe to drink?
Northfield 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 Northfield?
Northfield (PWSID MN1660010) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Northfield serve?
Northfield reports serving 20,790 people through 5,412 service connections in Rice County, Minnesota.
Where does Northfield get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Rice County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | Rice | 23,718 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lonsdale | Rice | 3,913 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lyons, City of | Rice | 3,556 | Community | Groundwater |
| Flying J #576 | Rice | 2,500 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Carleton College | Rice | 2,485 | Community | Groundwater |
| Sterling, City of | Rice | 2,318 | Community | Groundwater |