SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT

PWSID: MI0006075 · Skandia, MI · Serves 275 people

Health Violations

SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT 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
275
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT (PWSID MI0006075) 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 275 people in Skandia, 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 Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2015–2015.

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)
MI0006075
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Skandia, MI
Population Served
275
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT 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 SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT serve?
SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT serves 275 people in Skandia, MI. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT have?
SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT has 1 total violation on record spanning 2015–2015. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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