C47/100
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,790 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MI0003342
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
5 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS | 0.026 µg/L | 0.010 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.009 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 2160.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
Is INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP water safe to drink?
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP water receives a grade of C (47/100), which is considered fair. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 11 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP detected?
66 contaminants were tested in INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP's water. Notable contaminants include PFHxS, PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 5 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP have any EPA violations?
Yes, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MON, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP serve?
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP serves approximately 11,790 people, Michigan.
What type of water does INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP provide?
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0003342.
How does INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP compare to other utilities in Michigan?
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP scores 47/100 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.