B65/100
NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,000 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MI0004720
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
No contaminant data available for this system.
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – February 15, 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 NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT
Is NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT water safe to drink?
NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT water receives a grade of B (65/100), which is considered good. Out of 0 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT detected?
0 contaminants were tested in NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT serve?
NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT serves approximately 2,000 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Newberry.
What type of water does NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT provide?
NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0004720.
How does NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT compare to other utilities in Michigan?
NEWBERRY WATER & LIGHT scores 65/100 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.