Howard Lake
Minnesota — Community Water System — PWSID: MN1860010
System Information
| PWSID | MN1860010 |
| System Name | Howard Lake |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Ground Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 05 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Jan 24, 1981 |
| Last Reported | Nov 25, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Minnesota |
| City | Howard Lake |
| ZIP Code | 55349-0736 |
| Address | Howard Lake City Hall |
| Organization | Howard Lake City Council |
| Phone | 3205433670 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 2,180 |
| Service Connections | 1,120 |
Drinking Water Violations (43)
This water system has 43 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
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| Jan 1, 2022 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 22, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2022 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 22, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2022 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 22, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Apr 1, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 5, 2008 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Apr 1, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 5, 2008 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Apr 1, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 5, 2008 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Apr 1, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 5, 2008 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Feb 1, 1994 | Feb 28, 1994 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Feb 28, 1994 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1994 | Feb 28, 1994 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Feb 28, 1994 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1994 | Feb 28, 1994 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Feb 28, 1994 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1992 | Aug 31, 1992 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1992 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1992 | Aug 31, 1992 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1992 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1992 | Aug 31, 1992 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1992 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 1991 | Nov 30, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Nov 30, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 1991 | Nov 30, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Nov 30, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 1991 | Nov 30, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Nov 30, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 1987 | Sep 30, 1991 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MCL | Yes | No | 25.5 | 5 pCi/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1988 | Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule |
| Oct 1, 1987 | Sep 30, 1991 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MCL | Yes | No | 25.5 | 5 pCi/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1988 | Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule |
| Oct 1, 1987 | Sep 30, 1991 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MCL | Yes | No | 25.5 | 5 pCi/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1988 | Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule |
| Oct 1, 1987 | Sep 30, 1991 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MCL | Yes | No | 25.5 | 5 pCi/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1988 | Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule |
| Oct 1, 1987 | Sep 30, 1991 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MCL | Yes | No | 25.5 | 5 pCi/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1988 | Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule |
| Oct 1, 1987 | Sep 30, 1991 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MCL | Yes | No | 25.5 | 5 pCi/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1988 | Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule |
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About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.