B70/100

ITHACA, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,098 people · Michigan

Water Source

Groundwater

County

—

System ID

MI0003460

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Lead (90th percentile)	0.002 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 11, 2025 – July 16, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – September 15, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 18, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 22, 2024 – July 17, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – June 29, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 3, 2023 – January 16, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – June 29, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

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, 2022 – June 29, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – October 19, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

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, 2021 – June 29, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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 ITHACA, CITY OF

Is ITHACA, CITY OF water safe to drink?

ITHACA, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. 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 ITHACA, CITY OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in ITHACA, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does ITHACA, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, ITHACA, CITY OF has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, Other, MR. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does ITHACA, CITY OF serve?

ITHACA, CITY OF serves approximately 3,098 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Ithaca.

What type of water does ITHACA, CITY OF provide?

ITHACA, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0003460.

How does ITHACA, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?

ITHACA, CITY OF scores 70/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Michigan state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Ithaca