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BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,000 people · Michigan

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL6284075
Violations
47

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
3.86 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

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

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

When: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: February 1, 2024 – March 27, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence 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: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 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 BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP

Is BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP water safe to drink?

BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 47 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP detected?

2 contaminants were tested in BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP have any EPA violations?

Yes, BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP has 47 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 33 are health-based violations.

How many people does BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP serve?

BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP serves approximately 2,000 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Sebring.

What type of water does BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP provide?

BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6284075.

How does BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP compare to other utilities in Michigan?

BUTTONWOOD BAY MHP scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Michigan state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Sebring