C55/100
GLADWIN, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,933 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MI0002650
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – December 9, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – December 9, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: August 1, 2021 – July 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: August 1, 2021 – July 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 GLADWIN, CITY OF
Is GLADWIN, CITY OF water safe to drink?
GLADWIN, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 17 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GLADWIN, CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in GLADWIN, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does GLADWIN, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, GLADWIN, CITY OF has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does GLADWIN, CITY OF serve?
GLADWIN, CITY OF serves approximately 2,933 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Gladwin.
What type of water does GLADWIN, CITY OF provide?
GLADWIN, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0002650.
How does GLADWIN, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?
GLADWIN, CITY OF scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Michigan state page for a full comparison of water systems.