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BELDING — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,769 people · Michigan

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MI0000560
Violations
7

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 31, 2024 – May 24, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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, 2024 – November 25, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 1, 2023 – August 22, 2024Rule: 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: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: July 11, 2022 – August 2, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 BELDING

Is BELDING water safe to drink?

BELDING water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has BELDING detected?

31 contaminants were tested in BELDING's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BELDING have any EPA violations?

Yes, BELDING has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT.

How many people does BELDING serve?

BELDING serves approximately 5,769 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Belding.

What type of water does BELDING provide?

BELDING sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0000560.

How does BELDING compare to other utilities in Michigan?

BELDING scores 90/100 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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