A82/100
HOMER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,668 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MI0003220
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
4
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: January 9, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed to issue ongoing public notification
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: September 12, 2022 – October 3, 2022Rule: Stage 1 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 HOMER
Is HOMER water safe to drink?
HOMER water receives a grade of A (82/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 7 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has HOMER detected?
7 contaminants were tested in HOMER's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does HOMER have any EPA violations?
Yes, HOMER has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does HOMER serve?
HOMER serves approximately 1,668 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Homer.
What type of water does HOMER provide?
HOMER sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0003220.
How does HOMER compare to other utilities in Michigan?
HOMER scores 82/100 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.