Duluth

PWSID: MN1690011 · Duluth, MN · Serves 86,859 people

Health Violations

Duluth has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
86,859
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

Duluth (PWSID MN1690011) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 86,859 people in Duluth, MN, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Minnesota drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2017–2017.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Minnesota state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
MN1690011
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Duluth, MN
Population Served
86,859
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Turbidity 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Oct 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duluth water safe to drink?
Duluth has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does Duluth serve?
Duluth serves 86,859 people in Duluth, MN. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does Duluth have?
Duluth has 1 total violation on record spanning 2017–2017. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in Duluth water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Turbidity.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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