A85/100
PETOSKEY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,979 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MI0005300
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.57 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 PETOSKEY, CITY OF
Is PETOSKEY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
PETOSKEY, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PETOSKEY, CITY OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in PETOSKEY, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PETOSKEY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PETOSKEY, CITY OF has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does PETOSKEY, CITY OF serve?
PETOSKEY, CITY OF serves approximately 8,979 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Petoskey.
What type of water does PETOSKEY, CITY OF provide?
PETOSKEY, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0005300.
How does PETOSKEY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?
PETOSKEY, CITY OF scores 85/100 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.