KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY

PWSID: MI0003525 · Saugatuck, MI · Serves 5,000 people

Health Violations

KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY 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
5,000
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY (PWSID MI0003525) 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 5,000 people in Saugatuck, 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 Chlorine. Recorded violations span 2025–2025.

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)
MI0003525
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Saugatuck, MI
Population Served
5,000
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chlorine 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Chlorine Yes Jul 18, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY 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 groundwater water as its source.
How many people does KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY serve?
KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY serves 5,000 people in Saugatuck, MI. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY have?
KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY has 1 total violation on record spanning 2025–2025. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Chlorine.

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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