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SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 9,133 people · Michigan

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MI0006101
Violations
6

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

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: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 15, 2024 – June 6, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – October 18, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – September 27, 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 SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY

Is SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY detected?

31 contaminants were tested in SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY serve?

SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY serves approximately 9,133 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: South Haven.

What type of water does SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY provide?

SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MI0006101.

How does SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Michigan?

SOUTH HAVEN AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY scores 94/100 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.

Cities Served

South Haven