A98/100
EAST LANSING, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 33,000 people · Michigan
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
MI0001990
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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, 2023 – August 29, 2023Rule: Stage 1 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 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: 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 EAST LANSING, CITY OF
Is EAST LANSING, CITY OF water safe to drink?
EAST LANSING, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (98/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has EAST LANSING, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in EAST LANSING, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does EAST LANSING, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, EAST LANSING, CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, MON.
How many people does EAST LANSING, CITY OF serve?
EAST LANSING, CITY OF serves approximately 33,000 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: East Lansing.
What type of water does EAST LANSING, CITY OF provide?
EAST LANSING, CITY OF sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0001990.
How does EAST LANSING, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?
EAST LANSING, CITY OF scores 98/100 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.