A82/100
LINDEN, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,150 people · Michigan
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MI0003890
Violations
14
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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: July 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 23, 2021Enforcement: 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 LINDEN, CITY OF
Is LINDEN, CITY OF water safe to drink?
LINDEN, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (82/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LINDEN, CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in LINDEN, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does LINDEN, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, LINDEN, CITY OF has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does LINDEN, CITY OF serve?
LINDEN, CITY OF serves approximately 4,150 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Linden.
What type of water does LINDEN, CITY OF provide?
LINDEN, CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MI0003890.
How does LINDEN, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?
LINDEN, CITY OF 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.