B72/100
BURTON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 21,000 people · Michigan
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MI0001010
Violations
20
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: November 11, 2021 – December 1, 2021Rule: 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 BURTON, CITY OF
Is BURTON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
BURTON, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (72/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BURTON, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BURTON, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BURTON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BURTON, CITY OF has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include RPT, MR, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does BURTON, CITY OF serve?
BURTON, CITY OF serves approximately 21,000 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Burton.
What type of water does BURTON, CITY OF provide?
BURTON, CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MI0001010.
How does BURTON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?
BURTON, CITY OF scores 72/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Michigan state page for a full comparison of water systems.