HOMER

PWSID: MI0003220 · Homer, MI · Serves 1,668 people

Health Violations

HOMER has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,668
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

HOMER (PWSID MI0003220) 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 1,668 people in Homer, MI, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Michigan drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Chlorine, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2022–2024.

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)
MI0003220
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Homer, MI
Population Served
1,668
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chlorine 2 2
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Chlorine Yes Sep 12, 2022
Chlorine Yes Sep 12, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HOMER water safe to drink?
HOMER has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 HOMER serve?
HOMER serves 1,668 people in Homer, MI. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HOMER have?
HOMER has 3 total violations on record spanning 2022–2024. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HOMER water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Chlorine, Gross Alpha.

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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