A98/100
RICHMOND, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,200 people · Michigan
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MI0005670
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – December 1, 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 RICHMOND, CITY OF
Is RICHMOND, CITY OF water safe to drink?
RICHMOND, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (98/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has RICHMOND, CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in RICHMOND, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does RICHMOND, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, RICHMOND, CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does RICHMOND, CITY OF serve?
RICHMOND, CITY OF serves approximately 6,200 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Richmond.
What type of water does RICHMOND, CITY OF provide?
RICHMOND, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MI0005670.
How does RICHMOND, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?
RICHMOND, CITY OF scores 98/100 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.