A86/100
LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 166,000 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MI0003760
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 330.00 µg/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 LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT
Is LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT water safe to drink?
LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT detected?
73 contaminants were tested in LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT have any EPA violations?
Yes, LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MON, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT serve?
LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT serves approximately 166,000 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Lansing.
What type of water does LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT provide?
LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0003760.
How does LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT compare to other utilities in Michigan?
LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT scores 86/100 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.