Water Quality: Alanson, MI
3 water systems • 419 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Alanson is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 419 people, and has 107 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Alanson's violation count is 297% above the national average for Michigan. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli.
Contaminants Found
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 Alanson
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL RANCHO ALANSON | MI0002079 | Groundwater | 274 | 102 |
| HOMESTEAD PINES HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION | MI0003225 | Groundwater | 84 | 1 |
| ARTESIAN SPRINGS RV RESORT | MI0000242 | Groundwater | 61 | 4 |
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.