A87/100
CLARE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,118 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MI0001420
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.90 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 CLARE, CITY OF
Is CLARE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
CLARE, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CLARE, CITY OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in CLARE, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CLARE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, CLARE, CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MR.
How many people does CLARE, CITY OF serve?
CLARE, CITY OF serves approximately 3,118 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Clare.
What type of water does CLARE, CITY OF provide?
CLARE, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0001420.
How does CLARE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?
CLARE, CITY OF 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.