Saginaw Water Quality

Michigan

Health Violations

The tap water in Saginaw, Michigan is served by 10 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 122,053 people. 2 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2016. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

10
Water Systems
122,053
Population Served
2
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Saginaw, Michigan is delivered through 10 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 122,053 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Saginaw shows 2 total violations across all 10 systems, of which 2 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2950. 5 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Michigan drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
SAGINAW, CITY OF 44,058 0 Clean
SAGINAW CHARTER TOWNSHIP 40,840 0 Clean
THOMAS TOWNSHIP 11,931 0 Clean
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP 8,676 2 Health
CARROLLTON TOWNSHIP 6,103 0 Clean
KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIP 4,695 0 Clean
SPAULDING TOWNSHIP 2,153 0 Clean
JAMES TOWNSHIP 2,023 0 Clean
ZILWAUKEE, CITY OF 1,534 0 Clean
COTTAGE HS, LLC (PINEVIEW COTTAGE) 40 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2950 2016-04-01
2950 2015-10-01

TRI Facilities in Saginaw

Facility Total Releases
Nexteer Automotive Corp 341.1K lbs
Safety-Kleen Systems Saginaw (sag) 30.9K lbs
Saginaw Metal Casting Operations 792 lbs
Plastatech Engineering Ltd 440 lbs
Glastender Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saginaw, Michigan water safe to drink?
Saginaw is served by 10 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 122,053 people. 2 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Saginaw have?
Saginaw water systems have a total of 2 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 2 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Saginaw water?
Health-based violations for Saginaw water systems include the following contaminants: 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Saginaw?
10 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Saginaw, Michigan, collectively covering approximately 122,053 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Saginaw get its drinking water?
Saginaw's water supply comes from 10 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Saginaw?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Saginaw, Michigan, reporting a combined 373.3K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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