B68/100
MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,900 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MI0004010
Violations
24
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.43 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – November 13, 2023Enforcement: 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 MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
Is MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY detected?
32 contaminants were tested in MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY serve?
MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves approximately 3,900 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Mancelona.
What type of water does MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY provide?
MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0004010.
How does MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Michigan?
MANCELONA AREA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY scores 68/100 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.