A95/100
TAWAS CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,827 people · Michigan
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MI0006540
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 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 TAWAS CITY, CITY OF
Is TAWAS CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
TAWAS CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (95/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has TAWAS CITY, CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in TAWAS CITY, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TAWAS CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, TAWAS CITY, CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR.
How many people does TAWAS CITY, CITY OF serve?
TAWAS CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 1,827 people, Michigan. The system provides water to 1 community: Tawas City.
What type of water does TAWAS CITY, CITY OF provide?
TAWAS CITY, CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MI0006540.
How does TAWAS CITY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Michigan?
TAWAS CITY, CITY OF scores 95/100 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.