A83/100
HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,194 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MI0003010
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – August 15, 2024Enforcement: 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 HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF
Is HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF water safe to drink?
HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF serve?
HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF serves approximately 1,194 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Harbor Springs.
What type of water does HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF provide?
HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0003010.
How does HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?
HARBOR SPRINGS, CITY OF scores 83/100 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.