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BANGOR — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,000 people · Michigan

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MI0000380
Violations
13

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – August 15, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 11, 2023 – November 29, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: October 1, 2023 – November 29, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: July 1, 2022 – September 7, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 BANGOR

Is BANGOR water safe to drink?

BANGOR water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has BANGOR detected?

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

Does BANGOR have any EPA violations?

Yes, BANGOR has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does BANGOR serve?

BANGOR serves approximately 2,000 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Bangor.

What type of water does BANGOR provide?

BANGOR sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0000380.

How does BANGOR compare to other utilities in Michigan?

BANGOR scores 87/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Michigan state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

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