Public water system · MN1320005
ActiveOkabena
Community water system in Jackson County, Minnesota, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
188
Service connections
108
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | 4H | 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-04-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-04-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
Okabena: frequently asked questions
Is Okabena's water safe to drink?
Okabena 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 Okabena?
Okabena (PWSID MN1320005) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MN state drinking water program.
How many people does Okabena serve?
Okabena reports serving 188 people through 108 service connections in Jackson County, Minnesota.
Where does Okabena get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Jackson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Pws | Jackson | 120,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Medford Water Commission | Jackson | 106,068 | Community | Surface water |
| Lees Summit Pws | Jackson | 99,400 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Blue Springs Pws | Jackson | 61,084 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Section & Dutton, Water Works Bd. of | Jackson | 35,259 | Community | Surface water |
| Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority | Jackson | 33,601 | Community | Purchased surface water |