Water Quality: Adrian, MI
11 water systems • 28,472 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Adrian is served by 11 public water systems with a combined service population of 28,472 people, and has 81 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 26 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Adrian's violation count is 201% above the national average for Michigan. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Adrian
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADRIAN | MI0000040 | Surface Water | 23,663 | 3 |
| MADISON TOWNSHIP | MI0004006 | Groundwater | 3,480 | 1 |
| LEE VILLA MOBILE HOME PARK | MI0040308 | Groundwater | 283 | 16 |
| LAKE ARROWHEAD ESTATES | MI0003692 | Groundwater | 231 | 0 |
| RICHLYN MANOR | MI0000048 | Groundwater | 192 | 2 |
| WATERS EDGE MH COMMUNITY | MI0040673 | Groundwater | 180 | 29 |
| DJW PROPERTIES MI LLC | MI0001825 | Groundwater | 144 | 0 |
| BROOKDALE ADRIAN | MI0000045 | Groundwater | 115 | 10 |
| CLINTON ESTATES | MI0040305 | Groundwater | 68 | 0 |
| PARK VIEW COURT | MI0040310 | Groundwater | 63 | 2 |
| SUNSET MHP | MI0040313 | Groundwater | 53 | 18 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.