SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION

PWSID: MI0005995 · Bellaire, MI · Serves 1,250 people

Health Violations

SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,250
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Groundwater

SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION (PWSID MI0005995) 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 1,250 people in Bellaire, MI, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Michigan drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2010–2025.

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)
MI0005995
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Bellaire, MI
Population Served
1,250
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 5 5

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2025
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 2024
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 2024
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Dec 1, 2011
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION water safe to drink?
SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION serve?
SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION serves 1,250 people in Bellaire, MI. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION have?
SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION has 5 total violations on record spanning 2010–2025. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SHANTY CREEK - WATARS ASSOCIATION 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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