FERNDALE

PWSID: MI0002280 · Ferndale, MI · Serves 22,105 people

Health Violations

FERNDALE has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
22,105
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

FERNDALE (PWSID MI0002280) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 22,105 people in Ferndale, MI, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Michigan drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2020–2020.

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)
MI0002280
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Ferndale, MI
Population Served
22,105
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Nov 30, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FERNDALE water safe to drink?
FERNDALE has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does FERNDALE serve?
FERNDALE serves 22,105 people in Ferndale, MI. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does FERNDALE have?
FERNDALE has 1 total violation on record spanning 2020–2020. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in FERNDALE water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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