Water Quality: Byron, MI
1 water system • 581 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Byron is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 581 people, and has 14 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 10 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Byron's violation count is 48% below the national average for Michigan. Contaminants associated with violations include Total Organic Carbon.
Contaminants Found
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Byron
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYRON, VILLAGE OF | MI0001020 | Groundwater | 581 | 14 |
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.