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REDBY/RED LAKE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,099 people · Minnesota

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
055294602
Violations
73

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

8

Unresolved

5

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: June 22, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: June 22, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 12, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: April 2, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: April 2, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: April 2, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: April 2, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About REDBY/RED LAKE

Is REDBY/RED LAKE water safe to drink?

REDBY/RED LAKE water receives a grade of F (7/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 73 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has REDBY/RED LAKE detected?

1 contaminants were tested in REDBY/RED LAKE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does REDBY/RED LAKE have any EPA violations?

Yes, REDBY/RED LAKE has 73 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MON. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does REDBY/RED LAKE serve?

REDBY/RED LAKE serves approximately 2,099 people, Minnesota.

What type of water does REDBY/RED LAKE provide?

REDBY/RED LAKE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is 055294602.

How does REDBY/RED LAKE compare to other utilities in Minnesota?

REDBY/RED LAKE scores 7/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Minnesota state page for a full comparison of water systems.