Water Quality: Big Rapids, MI
3 water systems • 10,510 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Big Rapids is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 10,510 people, and has 18 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Big Rapids's violation count is 33% below the national average for Michigan. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Big Rapids
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG RAPIDS | MI0000710 | Groundwater | 10,403 | 6 |
| HAVEN VIEW MOBILE COURT | MI0040343 | Groundwater | 75 | 12 |
| ROSEVILLE APARTMENTS | MI0005821 | Groundwater | 32 | 0 |
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.