BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM

PWSID: MI0000450 · Battle Creek, MI · Serves 43,975 people

Health Violations

BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM has 9 health-based violations out of 9 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
43,975
Total Violations
9
Health Violations
9
Source Type
Groundwater

BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM (PWSID MI0000450) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 43,975 people in Battle Creek, MI, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Michigan drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 9 total violations, with 9 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2020–2025.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Michigan state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
MI0000450
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Battle Creek, MI
Population Served
43,975
Health Violations
Yes (9)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 8 8
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (9)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM water safe to drink?
BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM has 9 health-based violations out of 9 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM serve?
BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM serves 43,975 people in Battle Creek, MI. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM have?
BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM has 9 total violations on record spanning 2020–2025. 9 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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